Robert vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Robert' can be twisted to 'slobbert'"}

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Richard' can be twisted to 'bitch'"}

Robert Rank #90

Richard Rank #232

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Robert or Richard more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Robert and Richard mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Robert and Richard boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.