Geneva vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Geneva

Girl #1,604 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"woman of the tribe"

Origin: Gaulish Celtic

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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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Geneva Rank #1,604

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1604 for Geneva.

Is Geneva or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Geneva at #1604 in the United States.

What do Geneva and Richard mean?

Geneva means "woman of the tribe" (Gaulish Celtic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Geneva and Richard boy or girl names?

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