Richard vs Arlan

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 #2,775 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Old Irish

American English

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Richard Rank #232

Arlan Rank #2,775

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2775 for Arlan.

Is Richard or Arlan more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Arlan at #2775 in the United States.

What do Richard and Arlan mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin).

Are Richard and Arlan boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Arlan is primarily a boy name.