Richard vs Neil

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 #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Neil Rank #866

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #866 for Neil.

Is Richard or Neil more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Neil at #866 in the United States.

What do Richard and Neil mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Richard and Neil boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.