Richard vs Carlo

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 #918 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Old High German

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Carlo Rank #918

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #918 for Carlo.

Is Richard or Carlo more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Carlo at #918 in the United States.

What do Richard and Carlo mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Carlo means "free man" (Old High German origin).

Are Richard and Carlo boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Carlo is primarily a boy name.