Daphne vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daphne

Girl #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"laurel tree"

Origin: Greek

English Greek French Australian

✓ 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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Daphne Rank #191

Richard Rank #232

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Daphne or Richard more popular?

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Daphne and Richard mean?

Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Daphne and Richard boy or girl names?

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