Richard vs Micah

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 #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God?"

Origin: Hebrew (Mikha)

English Hebrew American Christian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Micah Rank #86

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Micah more popular?

Micah is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Micah mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Micah means "who is like God?" (Hebrew (Mikha) origin).

Are Richard and Micah boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Micah is primarily a boy name.