Blythe vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blythe

Girl #1,864 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free-spirited, blissful"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

✓ 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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Blythe Rank #1,864

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1864 for Blythe.

Is Blythe or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Blythe at #1864 in the United States.

What do Blythe and Richard mean?

Blythe means "free-spirited, blissful" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Blythe and Richard boy or girl names?

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