Richard vs Hayes

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 #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Hayes mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Hayes boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.