Richard vs Theo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Girl #4,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God (short for Theodore/Theodora)"

Origin: Greek

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Richard Rank #232

Theo Rank #4,494

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4494 for Theo.

Is Richard or Theo more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Theo at #4494 in the United States.

What do Richard and Theo mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Theo means "gift of God (short for Theodore/Theodora)" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Theo boy or girl names?

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