Richard vs Corey

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 #679 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hollow, ravine"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American English

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Corey Rank #679

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #679 for Corey.

Is Richard or Corey more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Corey at #679 in the United States.

What do Richard and Corey mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Corey means "hollow, ravine" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Richard and Corey boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Corey is primarily a boy name.