Richard vs Matthias

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 #472 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

German Scandinavian Biblical Eastern European

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Richard Rank #232

Matthias Rank #472

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #472 for Matthias.

Is Richard or Matthias more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Matthias at #472 in the United States.

What do Richard and Matthias mean?

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

Are Richard and Matthias boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Matthias is primarily a boy name.