Richard vs Blas

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 #5,855 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who stammers"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Blas Rank #5,855

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5855 for Blas.

Is Richard or Blas more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Blas at #5855 in the United States.

What do Richard and Blas mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Blas means "one who stammers" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Blas boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Blas is primarily a boy name.