Richard vs Keith

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 #758 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wood, forest"

Origin: Celtic

Scottish English American Australian

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Richard Rank #232

Keith Rank #758

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #758 for Keith.

Is Richard or Keith more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Keith at #758 in the United States.

What do Richard and Keith mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Keith means "wood, forest" (Celtic origin).

Are Richard and Keith boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Keith is primarily a boy name.