Richard vs Matthew

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 #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Richard Rank #232

Matthew Rank #33

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Matthew more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Matthew mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin).

Are Richard and Matthew boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Matthew is primarily a boy name.