Richard vs Vivien

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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Girl #1,714 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"alive, living, lively"

Origin: Latin

French English Welsh

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Vivien Rank #1,714

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1714 for Vivien.

Is Richard or Vivien more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Vivien at #1714 in the United States.

What do Richard and Vivien mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Vivien means "alive, living, lively" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Vivien boy or girl names?

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