Richard vs Frank

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 #469 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

English German Italian American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Frank Rank #469

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #469 for Frank.

Is Richard or Frank more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Frank at #469 in the United States.

What do Richard and Frank mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Frank means "free man" (Germanic via Latin origin).

Are Richard and Frank boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Frank is primarily a boy name.