Richard vs Wren

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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Girl #213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small bird (the wren)"

Origin: Old English (wrenna)

English American

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Richard Rank #232

Wren Rank #213

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Wren more popular?

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Wren mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Wren means "small bird (the wren)" (Old English (wrenna) origin).

Are Richard and Wren boy or girl names?

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