Richard vs Harris

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 #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: English

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Harris Rank #1,322

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1322 for Harris.

Is Richard or Harris more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Harris at #1322 in the United States.

What do Richard and Harris mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin).

Are Richard and Harris boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Harris is primarily a boy name.