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Richard vs Hagan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Hagan

Boy #3,841 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of fire, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,841
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232
Hagan Rank #3,841

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3841 for Hagan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Hagan more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Hagan at #3841 in the United States.

What do Richard and Hagan mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Hagan means "descendant of fire, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Richard and Hagan boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Hagan is primarily a boy name.

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