Richard vs Blair

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 #2,167 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"battlefield (poetic extension)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Blair Rank #2,167

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2167 for Blair.

Is Richard or Blair more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Blair at #2167 in the United States.

What do Richard and Blair mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Blair means "battlefield (poetic extension)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Richard and Blair boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Blair is primarily a boy name.