Beverly vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beverly

Girl #1,049 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Beverley (Yorkshire place name)"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ 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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Beverly Rank #1,049

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1049 for Beverly.

Is Beverly or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Beverly at #1049 in the United States.

What do Beverly and Richard mean?

Beverly means "from Beverley (Yorkshire place name)" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Beverly and Richard boy or girl names?

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