Richard vs Stephen

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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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Stephen Rank #378

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Richard or Stephen more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Richard and Stephen mean?

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

Are Richard and Stephen boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.