Name comparison
Michael vs Richard
Michael is the more common of the two, with roughly 4.0x more bearers worldwide.
Side-by-side
| Metric | Michael | Richard |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated bearers worldwide | 5,500,000 | 1,371,129 |
| Global rank | #1 | #12 |
| Rarity (worldwide) | 1 in 1,455 | 1 in 5,835 |
| Origin | Hebrew | n/a |
| Predominant gender | Male (99.5%) | Male (99.6%) |
| Countries with data | 1 | 1 |
| U.S. bearers | 3,532,665 | 1,371,129 |
How they differ
Michael has approximately 5.5M living bearers compared to 1.4M for Richard - a ratio of about 4.0x.
Michael originates from Hebrew (Mikha'el - 'who is like God?'). Richard originates from unknown origins.
Frequently asked questions
Is Michael or Richard more popular?
Michael is more popular worldwide, with approximately 5,500,000 estimated living bearers compared to 1,371,129 for Richard. That is roughly 4.0x more bearers of Michael.
What is the difference in origin between Michael and Richard?
Michael originates from Hebrew. Richard originates from unknown sources.
Are Michael and Richard used for the same gender?
Both Michael and Richard are predominantly used as male names.
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