Richard vs Andy

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 #489 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Richard Rank #232

Andy Rank #489

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #489 for Andy.

Is Richard or Andy more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Andy at #489 in the United States.

What do Richard and Andy mean?

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

Are Richard and Andy boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Andy is primarily a boy name.