Richard vs Adam

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 #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Richard Rank #232

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Adam mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Richard and Adam boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.