Ida vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ida

Girl #1,143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"work, labor"

Origin: Germanic

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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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Ida Rank #1,143

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1143 for Ida.

Is Ida or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ida at #1143 in the United States.

What do Ida and Richard mean?

Ida means "work, labor" (Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Ida and Richard boy or girl names?

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