Ava vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ava

Girl #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"life"

Origin: Germanic

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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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Ava Rank #9

Richard Rank #232

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Ava or Richard more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Ava and Richard mean?

Ava means "life" (Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Ava and Richard boy or girl names?

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