Richard vs Roger

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 #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Roger Rank #750

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #750 for Roger.

Is Richard or Roger more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Roger at #750 in the United States.

What do Richard and Roger mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Roger boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Roger is primarily a boy name.