Faith vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faith

Girl #249 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"faith, trust, belief"

Origin: Middle English from Latin

English American Christian

✓ 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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Faith Rank #249

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #249 for Faith.

Is Faith or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Faith at #249 in the United States.

What do Faith and Richard mean?

Faith means "faith, trust, belief" (Middle English from Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Faith and Richard boy or girl names?

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