Richard vs Justus

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 #1,814 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"just, righteous, upright"

Origin: Latin

German Dutch English Christian

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Richard Rank #232

Justus Rank #1,814

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1814 for Justus.

Is Richard or Justus more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Justus at #1814 in the United States.

What do Richard and Justus mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Justus means "just, righteous, upright" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Justus boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Justus is primarily a boy name.