Reese vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reese

Boy #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Reese Rank #621

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #621 for Reese.

Is Reese or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Reese at #621 in the United States.

What do Reese and Richard mean?

Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Reese and Richard boy or girl names?

Reese is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.