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Richard vs Price

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Price

Boy #2,725 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"son of Rhys, son of the ardent one"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

American Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,725
Total SSA Count
48
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232
Price Rank #2,725

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2725 for Price.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Price more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Price at #2725 in the United States.

What do Richard and Price mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Price means "son of Rhys, son of the ardent one" (Welsh origin).

Are Richard and Price boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Price is primarily a boy name.

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