Richard vs Stephan

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 #1,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Richard Rank #232

Stephan Rank #1,726

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1726 for Stephan.

Is Richard or Stephan more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Stephan at #1726 in the United States.

What do Richard and Stephan mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Stephan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Stephan boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Stephan is primarily a boy name.