Richard vs Roland

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 #664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous land, renowned territory"

Origin: Old High German

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Roland Rank #664

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #664 for Roland.

Is Richard or Roland more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Roland at #664 in the United States.

What do Richard and Roland mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Roland means "famous land, renowned territory" (Old High German origin).

Are Richard and Roland boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Roland is primarily a boy name.