Richard vs Errol

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 #6,143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"earl, nobleman"

Origin: English

English Scottish Caribbean American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Errol Rank #6,143

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #6143 for Errol.

Is Richard or Errol more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Errol at #6143 in the United States.

What do Richard and Errol mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Errol means "earl, nobleman" (English origin).

Are Richard and Errol boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Errol is primarily a boy name.