Ingrid vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ingrid

Girl #1,093 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Ing's beauty, beloved of the god Ing"

Origin: Old Norse

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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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Ingrid Rank #1,093

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1093 for Ingrid.

Is Ingrid or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ingrid at #1093 in the United States.

What do Ingrid and Richard mean?

Ingrid means "Ing's beauty, beloved of the god Ing" (Old Norse origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Ingrid and Richard boy or girl names?

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