Richard vs Chauncey

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 #2,993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chancellor, keeper of records"

Origin: Old French

English American French

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Chauncey Rank #2,993

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2993 for Chauncey.

Is Richard or Chauncey more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Chauncey at #2993 in the United States.

What do Richard and Chauncey mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Chauncey means "chancellor, keeper of records" (Old French origin).

Are Richard and Chauncey boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Chauncey is primarily a boy name.