Richard vs Tommy

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 #731 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Tommy Rank #731

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #731 for Tommy.

Is Richard or Tommy more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Tommy at #731 in the United States.

What do Richard and Tommy mean?

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

Are Richard and Tommy boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Tommy is primarily a boy name.