Astrid vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Astrid

Girl #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divinely beautiful, god's beloved"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish German

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Astrid Rank #383

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #383 for Astrid.

Is Astrid or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Astrid at #383 in the United States.

What do Astrid and Richard mean?

Astrid means "divinely beautiful, god's beloved" (Old Norse origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Astrid and Richard boy or girl names?

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