Richard vs Houston

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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Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Houston Rank #704

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Richard or Houston more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Richard and Houston mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Richard and Houston boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.