Edith vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edith

Girl #528 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prosperous in war"

Origin: Old English

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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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Edith Rank #528

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #528 for Edith.

Is Edith or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Edith at #528 in the United States.

What do Edith and Richard mean?

Edith means "prosperous in war" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Edith and Richard boy or girl names?

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