Richard vs Terry

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 #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Terry Rank #1,187

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Richard or Terry more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Richard and Terry mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Terry boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.