Richard vs Jeremy

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 #266 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will raise up"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Canadian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Jeremy Rank #266

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #266 for Jeremy.

Is Richard or Jeremy more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Jeremy at #266 in the United States.

What do Richard and Jeremy mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Jeremy means "God will raise up" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Jeremy boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Jeremy is primarily a boy name.