Richard vs Fletcher

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 #565 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"arrow maker"

Origin: Old French via Middle English

English Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Fletcher Rank #565

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #565 for Fletcher.

Is Richard or Fletcher more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Fletcher at #565 in the United States.

What do Richard and Fletcher mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Fletcher means "arrow maker" (Old French via Middle English origin).

Are Richard and Fletcher boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Fletcher is primarily a boy name.