Richard vs Jeffrey

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 #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Richard Rank #232

Jeffrey Rank #521

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #521 for Jeffrey.

Is Richard or Jeffrey more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Jeffrey at #521 in the United States.

What do Richard and Jeffrey mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Jeffrey boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Jeffrey is primarily a boy name.