Richard vs Milton

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 #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Milton Rank #1,429

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1429 for Milton.

Is Richard or Milton more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Milton at #1429 in the United States.

What do Richard and Milton mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Milton boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Milton is primarily a boy name.