Richard vs Alexis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

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Richard Rank #232

Alexis Rank #485

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #485 for Alexis.

Is Richard or Alexis more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Richard and Alexis mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Alexis boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Alexis is primarily a boy name.