Nash vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rick, Rich, Richie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Nash Rank #240
Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #240 for Nash.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nash ___

  • Nash Oliver
  • Nash William
  • Nash James
  • Nash Alexander
  • Nash Hudson
  • Nash Cole

Richard ___

  • Richard James
  • Richard William
  • Richard Thomas
  • Richard Henry
  • Richard Andrew
  • Richard George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nash

Cash Beckett Hudson Sawyer Blake

If you choose Richard

William Charles Edward Margaret Catherine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nash or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Nash at #240 in the United States.

What do Nash and Richard mean?

Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Nash and Richard boy or girl names?

Nash is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.

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