Richard vs Prince

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 #404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"royal son; prince"

Origin: Latin

English American African-American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Prince Rank #404

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #404 for Prince.

Is Richard or Prince more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Prince at #404 in the United States.

What do Richard and Prince mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Prince means "royal son; prince" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Prince boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Prince is primarily a boy name.