Richard vs Wesley

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 #2,170 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"west meadow, western woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Wesley Rank #2,170

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2170 for Wesley.

Is Richard or Wesley more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Wesley at #2170 in the United States.

What do Richard and Wesley mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Wesley means "west meadow, western woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Wesley boy or girl names?

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