Richard vs Kirby

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 #2,574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement by a church, church village"

Origin: Old Norse kirkr + byr

American English fans of Nintendo

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Richard Rank #232

Kirby Rank #2,574

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2574 for Kirby.

Is Richard or Kirby more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Kirby at #2574 in the United States.

What do Richard and Kirby mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Kirby means "settlement by a church, church village" (Old Norse kirkr + byr origin).

Are Richard and Kirby boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Kirby is primarily a boy name.