Richard vs Westley

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 #656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"western clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Westley Rank #656

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #656 for Westley.

Is Richard or Westley more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Westley at #656 in the United States.

What do Richard and Westley mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Westley means "western clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Westley boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Westley is primarily a boy name.