Iva vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iva

Girl #2,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

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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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Iva Rank #2,169

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2169 for Iva.

Is Iva or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Iva at #2169 in the United States.

What do Iva and Richard mean?

Iva means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Iva and Richard boy or girl names?

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