Richard vs Snow

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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Girl #3,572 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"snow, frozen precipitation"

Origin: Old English snāw

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Snow Rank #3,572

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3572 for Snow.

Is Richard or Snow more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Snow at #3572 in the United States.

What do Richard and Snow mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Snow means "snow, frozen precipitation" (Old English snāw origin).

Are Richard and Snow boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Snow is primarily a girl name.