Richard vs Harrison

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 #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Harrison Rank #121

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Harrison more popular?

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Harrison mean?

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

Are Richard and Harrison boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Harrison is primarily a boy name.