Richard vs Parks

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 #2,365 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"keeper of enclosed parkland"

Origin: Old English/Old French

American

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Richard Rank #232

Parks Rank #2,365

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2365 for Parks.

Is Richard or Parks more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Parks at #2365 in the United States.

What do Richard and Parks mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Parks means "keeper of enclosed parkland" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Richard and Parks boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Parks is primarily a boy name.