Richard vs Harlow

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 #1,249 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grey hill, army hill"

Origin: Old English har + hlaw

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Harlow Rank #1,249

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1249 for Harlow.

Is Richard or Harlow more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Harlow at #1249 in the United States.

What do Richard and Harlow mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Harlow means "grey hill, army hill" (Old English har + hlaw origin).

Are Richard and Harlow boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Harlow is primarily a boy name.