Richard vs Nathan

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 #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Richard Rank #232

Nathan Rank #62

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Nathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Nathan mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Nathan boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.