Richard vs Irving

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 #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Richard Rank #232

Irving Rank #1,618

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Richard or Irving more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Richard and Irving mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Richard and Irving boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.