Richard vs Egan

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 #4,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic British Australian

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Richard Rank #232

Egan Rank #4,015

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4015 for Egan.

Is Richard or Egan more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Egan at #4015 in the United States.

What do Richard and Egan mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Egan means "little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Richard and Egan boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Egan is primarily a boy name.