Richard vs Denis

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 #1,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus, god of wine"

Origin: Greek Dionysios

French Russian Eastern European Spanish-speaking Irish

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Richard Rank #232

Denis Rank #1,643

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1643 for Denis.

Is Richard or Denis more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Denis at #1643 in the United States.

What do Richard and Denis mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin).

Are Richard and Denis boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Denis is primarily a boy name.