Richard vs Gordon

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 #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English American

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Richard Rank #232

Gordon Rank #1,090

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Is Richard or Gordon more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Richard and Gordon mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Richard and Gordon boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.