Richard vs Theo

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 #80 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek (theodoros)

English Greek French German American

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Richard Rank #232

Theo Rank #80

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Theo more popular?

Theo is more popular, ranked #80 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Theo mean?

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

Are Richard and Theo boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Theo is primarily a boy name.