Richard vs Romulus

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 #3,662 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of Rome, strength"

Origin: Latin

Roman Latin Italian American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Romulus Rank #3,662

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3662 for Romulus.

Is Richard or Romulus more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Romulus at #3662 in the United States.

What do Richard and Romulus mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Romulus means "of Rome, strength" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Romulus boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Romulus is primarily a boy name.