Richard vs Mohammed

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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Boy #597 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root)

Muslim Arabic South Asian North African Indonesian Turkish

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Richard Rank #232

Mohammed Rank #597

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #597 for Mohammed.

Is Richard or Mohammed more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mohammed at #597 in the United States.

What do Richard and Mohammed mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Mohammed means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic (Ḥ-M-D root) origin).

Are Richard and Mohammed boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Mohammed is primarily a boy name.