Richard vs Ace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"unity; the best; one"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Richard Rank #232

Ace Rank #165

Ace is more popular, ranked #165 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Ace more popular?

Ace is more popular, ranked #165 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ace mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ace means "unity; the best; one" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Richard and Ace boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Ace is primarily a boy name.