Richard vs Bill

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 #4,669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German Willahelm

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Bill Rank #4,669

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4669 for Bill.

Is Richard or Bill more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Bill at #4669 in the United States.

What do Richard and Bill mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Bill means "resolute protector" (Old High German Willahelm origin).

Are Richard and Bill boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Bill is primarily a boy name.