Richard vs Garrett

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 #563 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear strength, brave with the spear"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Garrett Rank #563

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #563 for Garrett.

Is Richard or Garrett more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Garrett at #563 in the United States.

What do Richard and Garrett mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Garrett means "spear strength, brave with the spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Garrett boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Garrett is primarily a boy name.