Richard vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Richard Rank #232

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Alex mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Alex boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.