Richard vs Jim

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 #4,434 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Jim Rank #4,434

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4434 for Jim.

Is Richard or Jim more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Jim at #4434 in the United States.

What do Richard and Jim mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Jim boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Jim is primarily a boy name.