Richard vs Kay

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 #6,417 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice; pure"

Origin: Latin

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Kay Rank #6,417

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #6417 for Kay.

Is Richard or Kay more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Kay at #6417 in the United States.

What do Richard and Kay mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Kay means "rejoice; pure" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Kay boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Kay is primarily a boy name.