Richard vs Marshall

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 #392 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of horses, horse servant"

Origin: Old French

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Marshall Rank #392

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #392 for Marshall.

Is Richard or Marshall more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Marshall at #392 in the United States.

What do Richard and Marshall mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Marshall means "keeper of horses, horse servant" (Old French origin).

Are Richard and Marshall boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Marshall is primarily a boy name.