Dara vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dara

Girl #1,029 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak tree, oak grove"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Jewish Persian 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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Dara Rank #1,029

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1029 for Dara.

Is Dara or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Dara at #1029 in the United States.

What do Dara and Richard mean?

Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Dara and Richard boy or girl names?

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