Greta vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Greta

Girl #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Germanic, from Greek margarites

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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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Greta Rank #856

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #856 for Greta.

Is Greta or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Greta at #856 in the United States.

What do Greta and Richard mean?

Greta means "pearl" (Germanic, from Greek margarites origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Greta and Richard boy or girl names?

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