Richard vs Jon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Jon Rank #893

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #893 for Jon.

Is Richard or Jon more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Jon at #893 in the United States.

What do Richard and Jon mean?

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

Are Richard and Jon boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.