Richard vs Paul

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 #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Richard Rank #232

Paul Rank #264

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Richard or Paul more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Richard and Paul mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Richard and Paul boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.