Weldon vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Weldon

Boy #2,996 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the hill spring"

Origin: Old English

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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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Weldon Rank #2,996

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2996 for Weldon.

Is Weldon or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Weldon at #2996 in the United States.

What do Weldon and Richard mean?

Weldon means "from the hill spring" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Weldon and Richard boy or girl names?

Weldon is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.