Richard vs Willis

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 #2,686 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American African-American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Willis Rank #2,686

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2686 for Willis.

Is Richard or Willis more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Willis at #2686 in the United States.

What do Richard and Willis mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Willis means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Willis boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Willis is primarily a boy name.