Richard vs Vesper

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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Girl #2,776 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"evening star"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Vesper Rank #2,776

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2776 for Vesper.

Is Richard or Vesper more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Vesper at #2776 in the United States.

What do Richard and Vesper mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Vesper means "evening star" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Vesper boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Vesper is primarily a girl name.