Richard vs Robin

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 #809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English French Dutch American

24 High Risk

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Richard Rank #232

Robin Rank #809

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #809 for Robin.

Is Richard or Robin more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Robin at #809 in the United States.

What do Richard and Robin mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Robin means "bright fame" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Robin boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Robin is primarily a boy name.