Richard vs Henry

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 #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Henry mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Henry boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.