Richard vs Ferrin

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 #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Ferrin Rank #20,697

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Richard or Ferrin more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ferrin mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Richard and Ferrin boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Ferrin is primarily a boy name.