Audrey vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Audrey

Girl #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble strength"

Origin: Old English (Aethelthryth)

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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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Audrey Rank #82

Richard Rank #232

Audrey is more popular, ranked #82 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Audrey or Richard more popular?

Audrey is more popular, ranked #82 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Audrey and Richard mean?

Audrey means "noble strength" (Old English (Aethelthryth) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Audrey and Richard boy or girl names?

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