Richard vs Hays

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 #4,204 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedged enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Richard Rank #232

Hays Rank #4,204

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4204 for Hays.

Is Richard or Hays more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Hays at #4204 in the United States.

What do Richard and Hays mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Hays means "hedged enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Hays boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Hays is primarily a boy name.