Richard vs Augustine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #553 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin Augustus

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Richard Rank #232

Augustine Rank #553

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #553 for Augustine.

Is Richard or Augustine more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Augustine at #553 in the United States.

What do Richard and Augustine mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Augustine means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin Augustus origin).

Are Richard and Augustine boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Augustine is primarily a boy name.