Truman vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Truman

Boy #1,810 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faithful man, loyal man"

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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Truman Rank #1,810

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1810 for Truman.

Is Truman or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Truman at #1810 in the United States.

What do Truman and Richard mean?

Truman means "faithful man, loyal man" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Truman and Richard boy or girl names?

Truman is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.