Richard vs John

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 #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and John mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and John boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.