Alexandra vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexandra

Girl #221 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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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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Alexandra Rank #221

Richard Rank #232

Alexandra is more popular, ranked #221 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Alexandra or Richard more popular?

Alexandra is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Alexandra and Richard mean?

Alexandra means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Alexandra and Richard boy or girl names?

Alexandra is primarily a girl name. Richard is primarily a boy name.