Fanny vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fanny

Girl #5,174 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free one"

Origin: Latin Franciscus

English French Swedish American

25 High Risk

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Fanny Rank #5,174

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5174 for Fanny.

Is Fanny or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Fanny at #5174 in the United States.

What do Fanny and Richard mean?

Fanny means "free one" (Latin Franciscus origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Fanny and Richard boy or girl names?

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