Richard vs Ike

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #2,970 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Isaac"

Origin: Hebrew

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Richard Rank #232

Ike Rank #2,970

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2970 for Ike.

Is Richard or Ike more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ike at #2970 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ike mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ike means "short form of Isaac" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Ike boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Ike is primarily a boy name.