Richard vs Brady

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 #309 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Irish English American

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Richard Rank #232

Brady Rank #309

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #309 for Brady.

Is Richard or Brady more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Brady at #309 in the United States.

What do Richard and Brady mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Brady boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Brady is primarily a boy name.