Anna vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anna

Girl #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew (Hannah)

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Anna Rank #94

Richard Rank #232

Anna is more popular, ranked #94 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Anna or Richard more popular?

Anna is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Anna and Richard mean?

Anna means "grace, favor" (Hebrew (Hannah) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Anna and Richard boy or girl names?

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