Richard vs Ivan

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 #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Richard Rank #232

Ivan Rank #153

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Ivan more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ivan mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Richard and Ivan boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.