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Richard vs Quincy

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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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232
Quincy Rank #957

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #957 for Quincy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Quincy more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Quincy at #957 in the United States.

What do Richard and Quincy mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Quincy means "estate of the fifth son" (Old French origin).

Are Richard and Quincy boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Quincy is primarily a girl name.

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