Richard vs Henri

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 #1,593 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, lord of the house"

Origin: Old High German

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Richard Rank #232

Henri Rank #1,593

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1593 for Henri.

Is Richard or Henri more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Henri at #1593 in the United States.

What do Richard and Henri mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Henri means "home ruler, lord of the house" (Old High German origin).

Are Richard and Henri boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Henri is primarily a boy name.