Richard wins 5 of 5 dimensions
Dick: avg 56Richard: avg 67
Dimension-by-Dimension
Dick: 72SuccessRichard: 74
Dick: 49MoralityRichard: 55
Dick: 56HealthRichard: 80
Dick: 44WarmthRichard: 59
Dick: 59CheerfulnessRichard: 66
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine each name sounds
Dick: 75MasculinityRichard: 77
Dick: 75FemininityRichard: 77
Summary
Richard scores higher on Success and Morality and Health and Warmth and Cheerfulness and Masculinity and Femininity, with an average perception score of 67.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dick or Richard a better name?▾
Richard has a higher average perception score. Dick averages 56 and Richard averages 67 across five dimensions. However, each name has different strengths.
What is the difference between Dick and Richard?▾
Dick scores higher in no dimensions, while Richard scores higher in Success and Morality and Health and Warmth and Cheerfulness and Masculinity and Femininity.
Which name sounds more successful, Dick or Richard?▾
Richard scores 74 in Success compared to Dick's 72, making Richard sound more ambitious and successful.
Perception scores are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores use the original 0-100+ research scale: average is about 50, scores above 70 are very high, and standout names can exceed 100.