Richard vs Jordan

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 #104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to flow down, descend"

Origin: Hebrew

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Richard Rank #232

Jordan Rank #104

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Jordan more popular?

Jordan is more popular, ranked #104 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Jordan mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Jordan boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Jordan is primarily a boy name.