Richard vs Tom

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 #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

English American European

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Tom Rank #2,829

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2829 for Tom.

Is Richard or Tom more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Tom at #2829 in the United States.

What do Richard and Tom mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin).

Are Richard and Tom boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Tom is primarily a boy name.