Richard vs Seth

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 #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

English American Biblical Egyptian

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Richard Rank #232

Seth Rank #559

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Richard or Seth more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Richard and Seth mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Richard and Seth boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.