Richard vs Mathias

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 #338 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Richard Rank #232

Mathias Rank #338

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #338 for Mathias.

Is Richard or Mathias more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mathias at #338 in the United States.

What do Richard and Mathias mean?

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

Are Richard and Mathias boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Mathias is primarily a boy name.