Richard vs Adrian

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 #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Richard Rank #232

Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Adrian mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Adrian boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.