Richard vs Monroe

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 #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Monroe Rank #1,282

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1282 for Monroe.

Is Richard or Monroe more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Monroe at #1282 in the United States.

What do Richard and Monroe mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Richard and Monroe boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Monroe is primarily a boy name.