Wren vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wren

Girl #213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small bird (the wren)"

Origin: Old English (wrenna)

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Wren Rank #213

Richard Rank #232

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Wren or Richard more popular?

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Wren and Richard mean?

Wren means "small bird (the wren)" (Old English (wrenna) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Wren and Richard boy or girl names?

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