Richard vs Archibald

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 #1,179 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"genuine, bold"

Origin: Germanic

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Archibald Rank #1,179

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1179 for Archibald.

Is Richard or Archibald more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Archibald at #1179 in the United States.

What do Richard and Archibald mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Archibald means "genuine, bold" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Archibald boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Archibald is primarily a boy name.