Richard vs Ephraim

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 #982 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"fruitful, doubly fruitful"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Mormon/LDS African American

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Richard Rank #232

Ephraim Rank #982

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #982 for Ephraim.

Is Richard or Ephraim more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ephraim at #982 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ephraim mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ephraim means "fruitful, doubly fruitful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Ephraim boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Ephraim is primarily a boy name.