Richard vs Wesley

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 #58 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the western farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American Protestant Christian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Wesley Rank #58

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Wesley more popular?

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Wesley mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Wesley means "from the western farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Wesley boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Wesley is primarily a boy name.