Richard vs Claude

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 #3,333 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of the Claudian family, lame"

Origin: Latin

French English Belgian

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Richard Rank #232

Claude Rank #3,333

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3333 for Claude.

Is Richard or Claude more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Claude at #3333 in the United States.

What do Richard and Claude mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Claude means "of the Claudian family, lame" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Claude boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Claude is primarily a boy name.