Richard vs Redford

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #5,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller by the red river crossing"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Redford Rank #5,770

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5770 for Redford.

Is Richard or Redford more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Redford at #5770 in the United States.

What do Richard and Redford mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Redford means "dweller by the red river crossing" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Redford boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Redford is primarily a boy name.