Richard vs Perseus

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 #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

Greek American British

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Perseus Rank #1,293

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1293 for Perseus.

Is Richard or Perseus more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Perseus at #1293 in the United States.

What do Richard and Perseus mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Perseus boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Perseus is primarily a boy name.