Richard vs Atticus

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 #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

English American classical

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Atticus Rank #277

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #277 for Atticus.

Is Richard or Atticus more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Atticus at #277 in the United States.

What do Richard and Atticus mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin).

Are Richard and Atticus boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Atticus is primarily a boy name.