Richard vs Jess

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 #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Jess Rank #4,646

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4646 for Jess.

Is Richard or Jess more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Jess at #4646 in the United States.

What do Richard and Jess mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Jess boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Jess is primarily a boy name.