Richard vs Tony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #804 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priceless one"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Tony Rank #804

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #804 for Tony.

Is Richard or Tony more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Tony at #804 in the United States.

What do Richard and Tony mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Tony means "priceless one" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Tony boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Tony is primarily a boy name.