Richard vs Butch

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 #13,319 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"tough, masculine, rugged"

Origin: American English slang

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Richard Rank #232

Butch Rank #13,319

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #13319 for Butch.

Is Richard or Butch more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Butch at #13319 in the United States.

What do Richard and Butch mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Butch means "tough, masculine, rugged" (American English slang origin).

Are Richard and Butch boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Butch is primarily a boy name.