Richard vs Allen

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 #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Richard Rank #232

Allen Rank #574

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Richard or Allen more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Richard and Allen mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Richard and Allen boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.