Richard vs Denton

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 #3,993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the valley town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Richard Rank #232

Denton Rank #3,993

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3993 for Denton.

Is Richard or Denton more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Denton at #3993 in the United States.

What do Richard and Denton mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Denton means "from the valley town" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Denton boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Denton is primarily a boy name.