Richard vs Ken

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 #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English American Scottish Japanese

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Richard Rank #232

Ken Rank #3,299

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Richard or Ken more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ken mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Richard and Ken boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.