Richard vs Clarke

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 #3,358 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clerk, scholar, scribe"

Origin: Old English

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Clarke Rank #3,358

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3358 for Clarke.

Is Richard or Clarke more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Clarke at #3358 in the United States.

What do Richard and Clarke mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Clarke boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Clarke is primarily a boy name.