Denise vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denise

Girl #1,898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devoted to the god of wine and festivity"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Denise Rank #1,898

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1898 for Denise.

Is Denise or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Denise at #1898 in the United States.

What do Denise and Richard mean?

Denise means "devoted to the god of wine and festivity" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Denise and Richard boy or girl names?

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