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Richard vs Capp

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Capp

Boy #43,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cap maker or seller"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#43,580
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232
Capp Rank #43,580

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #43580 for Capp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Capp more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Capp at #43580 in the United States.

What do Richard and Capp mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Capp means "cap maker or seller" (English origin).

Are Richard and Capp boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Capp is primarily a boy name.

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