Richard vs Vaughn

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 #1,188 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, junior"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Vaughn Rank #1,188

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1188 for Vaughn.

Is Richard or Vaughn more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Vaughn at #1188 in the United States.

What do Richard and Vaughn mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Vaughn means "small, junior" (Welsh origin).

Are Richard and Vaughn boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Vaughn is primarily a boy name.