Richard vs Drue

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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Girl #2,923 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Drue Rank #2,923

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2923 for Drue.

Is Richard or Drue more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Drue at #2923 in the United States.

What do Richard and Drue mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Drue means "manly, strong" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Richard and Drue boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Drue is primarily a girl name.