Richard vs Tess

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 #1,774 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to harvest, reaper"

Origin: Greek therizo

English Irish American European

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Richard Rank #232

Tess Rank #1,774

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1774 for Tess.

Is Richard or Tess more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Tess at #1774 in the United States.

What do Richard and Tess mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Tess means "to harvest, reaper" (Greek therizo origin).

Are Richard and Tess boy or girl names?

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