Richard vs Edwin

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 #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Richard Rank #232

Edwin Rank #383

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #383 for Edwin.

Is Richard or Edwin more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Richard and Edwin mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Edwin boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.