Richard vs Fox

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 #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the fox, cunning animal"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Fox Rank #1,113

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1113 for Fox.

Is Richard or Fox more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Fox at #1113 in the United States.

What do Richard and Fox mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Fox boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Fox is primarily a boy name.