Richard vs Gunnar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold warrior, battle army"

Origin: Old Norse

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Richard Rank #232

Gunnar Rank #601

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #601 for Gunnar.

Is Richard or Gunnar more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Gunnar at #601 in the United States.

What do Richard and Gunnar mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Gunnar means "bold warrior, battle army" (Old Norse origin).

Are Richard and Gunnar boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Gunnar is primarily a boy name.