Richard vs Jefferson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #232
Total SSA Count: 1,539
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Anderson Johnson Henderson Edson

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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232

Jefferson Rank #711

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Jefferson more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Richard and Jefferson mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Jefferson boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Jefferson is primarily a boy name.

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