Iona vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iona

Girl #2,771 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"island (of Saint Columba)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic place name

Scottish Irish Welsh British Christian

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Iona Rank #2,771

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2771 for Iona.

Is Iona or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Iona at #2771 in the United States.

What do Iona and Richard mean?

Iona means "island (of Saint Columba)" (Scottish Gaelic place name origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Iona and Richard boy or girl names?

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