Richard vs Earl

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 #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

English American African American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Earl Rank #2,165

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2165 for Earl.

Is Richard or Earl more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Earl at #2165 in the United States.

What do Richard and Earl mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Earl boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Earl is primarily a boy name.