Richard vs Bentley

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 #201 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"clearing of coarse grass"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Richard Rank #232

Bentley Rank #201

Bentley is more popular, ranked #201 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Bentley more popular?

Bentley is more popular, ranked #201 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Bentley mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Bentley means "clearing of coarse grass" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Bentley boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Bentley is primarily a boy name.