Robin vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robin

Boy #809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English French Dutch American

24 High Risk

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Robin Rank #809

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #809 for Robin.

Is Robin or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Robin at #809 in the United States.

What do Robin and Richard mean?

Robin means "bright fame" (Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Robin and Richard boy or girl names?

Robin is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.