Richard vs Mathew

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 #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English Christian American British

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Richard Rank #232

Mathew Rank #941

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Richard or Mathew more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Richard and Mathew mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Mathew boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.