Richard vs Clinton

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 #1,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hilltop estate"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Richard Rank #232

Clinton Rank #1,935

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1935 for Clinton.

Is Richard or Clinton more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Clinton at #1935 in the United States.

What do Richard and Clinton mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Clinton means "hilltop estate" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Clinton boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Clinton is primarily a boy name.