Richard vs Hyrum

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 #2,693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother, my brother is high"

Origin: Hebrew

American Mormon/LDS English

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Richard Rank #232

Hyrum Rank #2,693

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2693 for Hyrum.

Is Richard or Hyrum more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Hyrum at #2693 in the United States.

What do Richard and Hyrum mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Hyrum means "exalted brother, my brother is high" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Hyrum boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Hyrum is primarily a boy name.