Richard vs Jackson

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 #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Jackson mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Richard and Jackson boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.