Wiley vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wiley

Boy #1,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, crafty"

Origin: Old English

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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Wiley Rank #1,162

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1162 for Wiley.

Is Wiley or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Wiley at #1162 in the United States.

What do Wiley and Richard mean?

Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Wiley and Richard boy or girl names?

Wiley is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.