Richard vs Arthur

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 #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Richard Rank #232

Arthur Rank #105

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Arthur more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Arthur mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Richard and Arthur boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Arthur is primarily a boy name.