Richard vs Chet

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 #2,095 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fortified camp, military settlement"

Origin: Latin

American English

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Richard Rank #232

Chet Rank #2,095

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2095 for Chet.

Is Richard or Chet more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Chet at #2095 in the United States.

What do Richard and Chet mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Chet means "fortified camp, military settlement" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Chet boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Chet is primarily a boy name.