Richard vs Kenyon

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 #3,739 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief, royal descendant"

Origin: Welsh

American Welsh English

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Kenyon Rank #3,739

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3739 for Kenyon.

Is Richard or Kenyon more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Kenyon at #3739 in the United States.

What do Richard and Kenyon mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Kenyon means "chief, royal descendant" (Welsh origin).

Are Richard and Kenyon boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Kenyon is primarily a boy name.