Tate vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tate

Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

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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Tate Rank #210

Richard Rank #232

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Tate or Richard more popular?

Tate is more popular, ranked #210 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Tate and Richard mean?

Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Tate and Richard boy or girl names?

Tate is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.