Richard vs Clegg

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 #38,364 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"horsefly, gadfly"

Origin: Old Norse

English Scottish Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Clegg Rank #38,364

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #38364 for Clegg.

Is Richard or Clegg more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Clegg at #38364 in the United States.

What do Richard and Clegg mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Clegg means "horsefly, gadfly" (Old Norse origin).

Are Richard and Clegg boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Clegg is primarily a boy name.