Richard vs Percy

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 #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Richard Rank #232

Percy Rank #1,256

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Richard or Percy more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Richard and Percy mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Richard and Percy boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.