Richard vs Rocky

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 #658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the rocks"

Origin: English

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Rocky Rank #658

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #658 for Rocky.

Is Richard or Rocky more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Rocky at #658 in the United States.

What do Richard and Rocky mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Rocky means "from the rocks" (English origin).

Are Richard and Rocky boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Rocky is primarily a boy name.