Deborah vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deborah

Girl #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bee"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

✓ 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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Deborah Rank #851

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #851 for Deborah.

Is Deborah or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Deborah at #851 in the United States.

What do Deborah and Richard mean?

Deborah means "bee" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Deborah and Richard boy or girl names?

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