Richard vs Jack

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 #15 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Australian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Jack Rank #15

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Jack more popular?

Jack is more popular, ranked #15 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Jack mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Jack means "supplanter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Jack boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Jack is primarily a boy name.