John vs Richard
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Richard
Gender: boy
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Brave ruler
Peak: 1946 (3.57%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | John | Richard |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 8.15% | 0.61% |
| 1890 | 7.10% | 0.62% |
| 1900 | 6.06% | 0.71% |
| 1910 | 5.49% | 0.79% |
| 1920 | 5.17% | 1.36% |
| 1930 | 4.64% | 2.85% |
| 1940 | 4.62% | 3.15% |
| 1950 | 4.37% | 2.80% |
| 1960 | 3.51% | 2.01% |
| 1970 | 3.07% | 1.60% |
| 1980 | 1.90% | 0.90% |
| 1990 | 1.35% | 0.63% |
| 2000 | 0.96% | 0.30% |
FAQ
Is John or Richard more popular?
John has historically been more popular. John peaked in 1880 while Richard peaked in 1946.
What do John and Richard mean?
John means "God is gracious" while Richard means "Brave ruler".