Richard vs Dan

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 #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Dan Rank #1,931

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Richard or Dan more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Richard and Dan mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Dan boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.