Richard vs Hans

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 #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Hans Rank #1,325

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1325 for Hans.

Is Richard or Hans more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Hans at #1325 in the United States.

What do Richard and Hans mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Hans boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Hans is primarily a boy name.