Richard vs Shaw

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

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Richard' can be twisted to 'bitch'"}

Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Shaw Rank #4,307

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Richard or Shaw more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Richard and Shaw mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Shaw boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.