Sebastian vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sebastian

Boy #14 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"from Sebastia"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Sebastian Rank #14

Richard Rank #232

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Sebastian or Richard more popular?

Sebastian is more popular, ranked #14 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Sebastian and Richard mean?

Sebastian means "from Sebastia" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Sebastian and Richard boy or girl names?

Sebastian is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.