Richard vs Sam

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 #652 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Sam Rank #652

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #652 for Sam.

Is Richard or Sam more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Sam at #652 in the United States.

What do Richard and Sam mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Sam means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Sam boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Sam is primarily a boy name.