Steve vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Steve

Boy #1,693 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

American English

✓ 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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Steve Rank #1,693

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1693 for Steve.

Is Steve or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Steve at #1693 in the United States.

What do Steve and Richard mean?

Steve means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Steve and Richard boy or girl names?

Steve is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.