Richard vs Ayden

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 #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Richard Rank #232

Ayden Rank #213

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Ayden more popular?

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ayden mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Richard and Ayden boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.