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Richard vs Farmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232
Farmer Rank #15,625

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #15625 for Farmer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Farmer more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Farmer at #15625 in the United States.

What do Richard and Farmer mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Farmer means "one who farms the land" (Old French origin).

Are Richard and Farmer boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Farmer is primarily a boy name.

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