Richard vs Guy

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 #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Guy Rank #1,562

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1562 for Guy.

Is Richard or Guy more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Guy at #1562 in the United States.

What do Richard and Guy mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Guy boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Guy is primarily a boy name.