Richard vs Jayden

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 #59 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Jayden Rank #59

Jayden is more popular, ranked #59 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Jayden more popular?

Jayden is more popular, ranked #59 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Jayden mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Jayden means "God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Jayden boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Jayden is primarily a boy name.