Richard vs Arch

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 #3,224 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"truly brave, genuinely bold"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Arch Rank #3,224

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3224 for Arch.

Is Richard or Arch more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Arch at #3224 in the United States.

What do Richard and Arch mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Arch means "truly brave, genuinely bold" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Arch boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Arch is primarily a boy name.