Viggo vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Viggo

Boy #1,980 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"war, battle"

Origin: Old Norse

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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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Viggo Rank #1,980

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1980 for Viggo.

Is Viggo or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Viggo at #1980 in the United States.

What do Viggo and Richard mean?

Viggo means "war, battle" (Old Norse origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Viggo and Richard boy or girl names?

Viggo is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.