Richard vs Theron

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 #2,853 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pursuer, one who seeks"

Origin: Greek

Greek American South African

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Theron Rank #2,853

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2853 for Theron.

Is Richard or Theron more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Theron at #2853 in the United States.

What do Richard and Theron mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Theron means "pursuer, one who seeks" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Theron boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Theron is primarily a boy name.