Richard vs Clair

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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Girl #4,659 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin (clarus)

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Clair Rank #4,659

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4659 for Clair.

Is Richard or Clair more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Clair at #4659 in the United States.

What do Richard and Clair mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Clair means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin (clarus) origin).

Are Richard and Clair boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Clair is primarily a girl name.