Vaughn vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vaughn

Boy #1,188 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, junior"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

✓ 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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Vaughn Rank #1,188

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1188 for Vaughn.

Is Vaughn or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Vaughn at #1188 in the United States.

What do Vaughn and Richard mean?

Vaughn means "small, junior" (Welsh origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Vaughn and Richard boy or girl names?

Vaughn is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.