Essie vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Essie

Girl #2,714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"star, radiant one"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

English Jewish American African 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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Essie Rank #2,714

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2714 for Essie.

Is Essie or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Essie at #2714 in the United States.

What do Essie and Richard mean?

Essie means "star, radiant one" (Hebrew/Persian origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Essie and Richard boy or girl names?

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