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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Girl #6,296 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"arrow maker, one who makes arrows"

Origin: Old French fleche

English American British Scottish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Fletcher Rank #6,296

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #6296 for Fletcher.

Is Richard or Fletcher more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Fletcher at #6296 in the United States.

What do Richard and Fletcher mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Fletcher means "arrow maker, one who makes arrows" (Old French fleche origin).

Are Richard and Fletcher boy or girl names?

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