Flora vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flora

Girl #647 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flower"

Origin: Latin (flos, floris)

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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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Flora Rank #647

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #647 for Flora.

Is Flora or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Flora at #647 in the United States.

What do Flora and Richard mean?

Flora means "flower" (Latin (flos, floris) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Flora and Richard boy or girl names?

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