Richard vs Arden

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 #946 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great forest, eagle valley"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

English American

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Richard Rank #232

Arden Rank #946

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #946 for Arden.

Is Richard or Arden more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Arden at #946 in the United States.

What do Richard and Arden mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Arden means "great forest, eagle valley" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Richard and Arden boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Arden is primarily a boy name.