Richard vs Cary

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 #3,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pleasant stream"

Origin: Celtic

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Cary Rank #3,642

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3642 for Cary.

Is Richard or Cary more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Cary at #3642 in the United States.

What do Richard and Cary mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Cary means "pleasant stream" (Celtic origin).

Are Richard and Cary boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Cary is primarily a boy name.