Alma vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alma

Girl #472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"nourishing, kind"

Origin: Latin

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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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Alma Rank #472

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #472 for Alma.

Is Alma or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Alma at #472 in the United States.

What do Alma and Richard mean?

Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Alma and Richard boy or girl names?

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