Richard vs Fread

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 #26,757 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German American

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Richard Rank #232

Fread Rank #26,757

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #26757 for Fread.

Is Richard or Fread more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Fread at #26757 in the United States.

What do Richard and Fread mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Fread means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Fread boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Fread is primarily a boy name.