Richard vs Juan

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 #137 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Spanish Latin American Filipino

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Juan Rank #137

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Juan more popular?

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Juan mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Juan boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Juan is primarily a boy name.