Richard vs Johnson

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 #3,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of John"

Origin: English

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Johnson Rank #3,553

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Is Richard or Johnson more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Richard and Johnson mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Johnson means "son of John" (English origin).

Are Richard and Johnson boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Johnson is primarily a boy name.