Richard vs Gates

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 #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Gates Rank #3,229

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3229 for Gates.

Is Richard or Gates more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Richard and Gates mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Richard and Gates boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.