Richard vs Nils

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 #4,894 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek (Nikolaos)

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Richard Rank #232

Nils Rank #4,894

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4894 for Nils.

Is Richard or Nils more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Nils at #4894 in the United States.

What do Richard and Nils mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Nils means "victory of the people" (Greek (Nikolaos) origin).

Are Richard and Nils boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Nils is primarily a boy name.