Richard vs Mitchell

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 #906 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"who is like God"

Origin: Hebrew

American British Australian Irish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Mitchell Rank #906

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #906 for Mitchell.

Is Richard or Mitchell more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mitchell at #906 in the United States.

What do Richard and Mitchell mean?

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

Are Richard and Mitchell boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Mitchell is primarily a boy name.