Richard vs Alton

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 #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Alton Rank #1,572

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1572 for Alton.

Is Richard or Alton more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Alton at #1572 in the United States.

What do Richard and Alton mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Alton boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Alton is primarily a boy name.