Richard vs Perry

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 #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

English Welsh American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Perry Rank #1,243

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1243 for Perry.

Is Richard or Perry more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Richard and Perry mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Richard and Perry boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.