Tom vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tom

Boy #2,829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

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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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Tom Rank #2,829

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2829 for Tom.

Is Tom or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Tom at #2829 in the United States.

What do Tom and Richard mean?

Tom means "twin" (Aramaic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Tom and Richard boy or girl names?

Tom is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.