Westley vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Westley

Boy #656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"western 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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Westley Rank #656

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #656 for Westley.

Is Westley or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Westley at #656 in the United States.

What do Westley and Richard mean?

Westley means "western clearing" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Westley and Richard boy or girl names?

Westley is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.