Richard vs Jason

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 #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Jason Rank #148

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Jason more popular?

Jason is more popular, ranked #148 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Jason mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin).

Are Richard and Jason boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Jason is primarily a boy name.