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Richard vs Titus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Titus

Boy #384 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"title of honor, great one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman Latin English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#384
Total SSA Count
843
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232
Titus Rank #384

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #384 for Titus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Titus more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Titus at #384 in the United States.

What do Richard and Titus mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Titus means "title of honor, great one" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Titus boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Titus is primarily a boy name.

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