Richard vs Edward

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 #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Richard Rank #232

Edward Rank #228

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Edward more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Edward mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Edward boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.