Richard vs Adonis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #206 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lord, master"

Origin: Phoenician

American Greek Lebanese Italian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Adonis Rank #206

Adonis is more popular, ranked #206 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Adonis more popular?

Adonis is more popular, ranked #206 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Adonis mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Adonis means "lord, master" (Phoenician origin).

Are Richard and Adonis boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Adonis is primarily a boy name.