Richard vs May

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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Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

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Richard Rank #232

May Rank #1,351

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1351 for May.

Is Richard or May more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do Richard and May mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and May boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. May is primarily a girl name.