Richard vs Julian

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 #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

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Richard Rank #232

Julian Rank #30

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Julian more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Julian mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin).

Are Richard and Julian boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Julian is primarily a boy name.