Richard vs Dennis

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 #708 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Dionysus"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Dennis Rank #708

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #708 for Dennis.

Is Richard or Dennis more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Dennis at #708 in the United States.

What do Richard and Dennis mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Dennis means "follower of Dionysus" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Dennis boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Dennis is primarily a boy name.