Emily vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

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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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Emily Rank #25

Richard Rank #232

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Emily or Richard more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Emily and Richard mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Emily and Richard boy or girl names?

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