Zachary vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zachary

Boy #194 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Zachary Rank #194

Richard Rank #232

Zachary is more popular, ranked #194 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Zachary or Richard more popular?

Zachary is more popular, ranked #194 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Zachary and Richard mean?

Zachary means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Zachary and Richard boy or girl names?

Zachary is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.