Richard vs Simeon

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 #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Richard Rank #232

Simeon Rank #1,142

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1142 for Simeon.

Is Richard or Simeon more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Simeon at #1142 in the United States.

What do Richard and Simeon mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Simeon boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Simeon is primarily a boy name.