Richard vs Ervin

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 #1,939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honor-friend"

Origin: Old High German

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Richard Rank #232

Ervin Rank #1,939

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1939 for Ervin.

Is Richard or Ervin more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ervin at #1939 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ervin mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ervin means "honor-friend" (Old High German origin).

Are Richard and Ervin boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Ervin is primarily a boy name.