Richard vs Gene

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 #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

American English French

15 High Risk

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Richard Rank #232

Gene Rank #1,910

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1910 for Gene.

Is Richard or Gene more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Richard and Gene mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Gene boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.