Richard vs Berkeley

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 #15,488 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"birch tree clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Berkeley Rank #15,488

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #15488 for Berkeley.

Is Richard or Berkeley more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Berkeley at #15488 in the United States.

What do Richard and Berkeley mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Berkeley means "birch tree clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Berkeley boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Berkeley is primarily a boy name.