Tim vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tim

Boy #2,523 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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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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Tim Rank #2,523

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2523 for Tim.

Is Tim or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Tim at #2523 in the United States.

What do Tim and Richard mean?

Tim means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Tim and Richard boy or girl names?

Tim is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.