Richard vs Howard

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 #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Howard Rank #1,056

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Richard or Howard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Richard and Howard mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Richard and Howard boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.