Richard vs Matthews

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 #4,628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Matthews Rank #4,628

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4628 for Matthews.

Is Richard or Matthews more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Matthews at #4628 in the United States.

What do Richard and Matthews mean?

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

Are Richard and Matthews boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Matthews is primarily a boy name.