Richard vs Weldon

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 #2,996 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hill spring"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Richard Rank #232

Weldon Rank #2,996

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2996 for Weldon.

Is Richard or Weldon more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Weldon at #2996 in the United States.

What do Richard and Weldon mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Weldon means "from the hill spring" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Weldon boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Weldon is primarily a boy name.