Irena vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irena

Girl #4,195 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peace"

Origin: Greek

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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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Irena Rank #4,195

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4195 for Irena.

Is Irena or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Irena at #4195 in the United States.

What do Irena and Richard mean?

Irena means "peace" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Irena and Richard boy or girl names?

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