Richard vs Thompson

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 #2,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Thomas, son of the twin"

Origin: Middle English

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Thompson Rank #2,935

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2935 for Thompson.

Is Richard or Thompson more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Thompson at #2935 in the United States.

What do Richard and Thompson mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Thompson means "son of Thomas, son of the twin" (Middle English origin).

Are Richard and Thompson boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Thompson is primarily a boy name.