Richard vs Jett

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 #161 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"black gemstone; jet"

Origin: English

American Australian English

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Jett Rank #161

Jett is more popular, ranked #161 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Jett more popular?

Jett is more popular, ranked #161 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Jett mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Jett means "black gemstone; jet" (English origin).

Are Richard and Jett boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Jett is primarily a boy name.