Richard vs Norris

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 #6,395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"northerner, man from the north"

Origin: Old French

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Richard Rank #232

Norris Rank #6,395

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #6395 for Norris.

Is Richard or Norris more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Norris at #6395 in the United States.

What do Richard and Norris mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Norris means "northerner, man from the north" (Old French origin).

Are Richard and Norris boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Norris is primarily a boy name.