Richard vs Ferry

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 #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

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Richard Rank #232

Ferry Rank #32,658

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Richard or Ferry more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ferry mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Richard and Ferry boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.