Richard vs Andrew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Andrew Rank #68

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Andrew more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Andrew mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Andrew boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Andrew is primarily a boy name.