Wesley vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wesley

Girl #2,170 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"west meadow, western woodland clearing"

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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Wesley Rank #2,170

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2170 for Wesley.

Is Wesley or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Wesley at #2170 in the United States.

What do Wesley and Richard mean?

Wesley means "west meadow, western woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Wesley and Richard boy or girl names?

Wesley is primarily a girl name. Richard is primarily a boy name.