Richard vs Ted

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 #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Ted Rank #2,917

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2917 for Ted.

Is Richard or Ted more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ted at #2917 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ted mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Ted boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Ted is primarily a boy name.