Richard vs Donald

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 #673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the world"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Donald Rank #673

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #673 for Donald.

Is Richard or Donald more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Donald at #673 in the United States.

What do Richard and Donald mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Donald means "ruler of the world" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Richard and Donald boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Donald is primarily a boy name.