Dena vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dena

Girl #4,802 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"judged, vindicated"

Origin: Hebrew 'Dinah'

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Dena Rank #4,802

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4802 for Dena.

Is Dena or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Dena at #4802 in the United States.

What do Dena and Richard mean?

Dena means "judged, vindicated" (Hebrew 'Dinah' origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Dena and Richard boy or girl names?

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