Richard vs Hughes

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 #4,901 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Welsh American Irish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Hughes Rank #4,901

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4901 for Hughes.

Is Richard or Hughes more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Hughes at #4901 in the United States.

What do Richard and Hughes mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Hughes means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Hughes boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Hughes is primarily a boy name.