Richard vs Hayden

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 #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Richard Rank #232

Hayden Rank #154

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Hayden more popular?

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Hayden mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Hayden boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Hayden is primarily a boy name.