Richard vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Gerald Rank #1,168

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Richard or Gerald more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Richard and Gerald mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Gerald boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.