Dorothy vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dorothy

Girl #431 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Greek English 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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Dorothy Rank #431

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #431 for Dorothy.

Is Dorothy or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Dorothy at #431 in the United States.

What do Dorothy and Richard mean?

Dorothy means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Dorothy and Richard boy or girl names?

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