Richard vs Hope

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Girl #317 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Wish fulfilled"

English American Christian Welsh

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Hope Rank #317

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #317 for Hope.

Is Richard or Hope more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Hope at #317 in the United States.

What do Richard and Hope mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Hope means "Wish fulfilled".

Are Richard and Hope boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Hope is primarily a girl name.