Richard vs Clements

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 #28,380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Clement, gentle one"

Origin: Latin

English French German Catholic

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Clements Rank #28,380

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #28380 for Clements.

Is Richard or Clements more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Clements at #28380 in the United States.

What do Richard and Clements mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Clements means "son of Clement, gentle one" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Clements boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Clements is primarily a boy name.