Richard vs Jaymes

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 #4,574 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American

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Richard Rank #232

Jaymes Rank #4,574

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4574 for Jaymes.

Is Richard or Jaymes more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Jaymes at #4574 in the United States.

What do Richard and Jaymes mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Jaymes means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Jaymes boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Jaymes is primarily a boy name.