Richard vs Tim

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 #2,523 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American European

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Tim Rank #2,523

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2523 for Tim.

Is Richard or Tim more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Tim at #2523 in the United States.

What do Richard and Tim mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Tim means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Tim boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Tim is primarily a boy name.