Richard vs River

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 #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and River mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Richard and River boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.