Richard vs Jimmie

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 #3,434 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew Yaakov via James

English American African American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Jimmie Rank #3,434

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3434 for Jimmie.

Is Richard or Jimmie more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Jimmie at #3434 in the United States.

What do Richard and Jimmie mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Jimmie means "supplanter" (Hebrew Yaakov via James origin).

Are Richard and Jimmie boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Jimmie is primarily a boy name.