Richard vs Aiko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Aiko

Boy #10,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"child of love"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,540
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232
Aiko Rank #10,540

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #10540 for Aiko.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Aiko more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Aiko at #10540 in the United States.

What do Richard and Aiko mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Aiko means "child of love" (Japanese origin).

Are Richard and Aiko boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Aiko is primarily a boy name.

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