Richard vs Julius

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 #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Roman European American Scandinavian

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Richard Rank #232

Julius Rank #390

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #390 for Julius.

Is Richard or Julius more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Richard and Julius mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Julius boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Julius is primarily a boy name.