Richard vs Simon

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 #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Simon Rank #251

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Richard or Simon more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Richard and Simon mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Simon boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Simon is primarily a boy name.