Richard vs Yates

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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Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

English American Irish

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Richard Rank #232

Yates Rank #5,699

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5699 for Yates.

Is Richard or Yates more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Yates at #5699 in the United States.

What do Richard and Yates mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Richard and Yates boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.