Richard vs Gardner

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 #4,644 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of the garden, gardener"

Origin: Old French/English

English American

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Richard Rank #232

Gardner Rank #4,644

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4644 for Gardner.

Is Richard or Gardner more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Gardner at #4644 in the United States.

What do Richard and Gardner mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Gardner means "keeper of the garden, gardener" (Old French/English origin).

Are Richard and Gardner boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Gardner is primarily a boy name.