Richard vs Faye

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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Girl #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

English American Welsh

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Richard Rank #232

Faye Rank #539

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #539 for Faye.

Is Richard or Faye more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Faye at #539 in the United States.

What do Richard and Faye mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin).

Are Richard and Faye boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Faye is primarily a girl name.