Richard vs Penn

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 #2,952 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hill, headland, enclosure"

Origin: Old English

American English Welsh

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Penn Rank #2,952

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2952 for Penn.

Is Richard or Penn more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Penn at #2952 in the United States.

What do Richard and Penn mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Penn means "hill, headland, enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Penn boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Penn is primarily a boy name.