Richard vs Viggo

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 #1,980 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"war, battle"

Origin: Old Norse

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Richard Rank #232

Viggo Rank #1,980

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1980 for Viggo.

Is Richard or Viggo more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Viggo at #1980 in the United States.

What do Richard and Viggo mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Viggo means "war, battle" (Old Norse origin).

Are Richard and Viggo boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Viggo is primarily a boy name.