Richard vs Brent

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 #1,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"high place, hill top"

Origin: Celtic

English American Canadian Australian

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Richard Rank #232

Brent Rank #1,658

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1658 for Brent.

Is Richard or Brent more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Brent at #1658 in the United States.

What do Richard and Brent mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Brent means "high place, hill top" (Celtic origin).

Are Richard and Brent boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Brent is primarily a boy name.