Tommy vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tommy

Boy #731 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"twin"

Origin: Aramaic

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Tommy Rank #731

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #731 for Tommy.

Is Tommy or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Tommy at #731 in the United States.

What do Tommy and Richard mean?

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

Are Tommy and Richard boy or girl names?

Tommy is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.