Richard vs Reese

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 #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Richard Rank #232

Reese Rank #621

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #621 for Reese.

Is Richard or Reese more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Reese at #621 in the United States.

What do Richard and Reese mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin).

Are Richard and Reese boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Reese is primarily a boy name.