Ivy vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivy

Girl #36 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ivy plant, climbing vine"

Origin: Old English ifig

English American

✓ 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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Ivy Rank #36

Richard Rank #232

Ivy is more popular, ranked #36 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Ivy or Richard more popular?

Ivy is more popular, ranked #36 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Ivy and Richard mean?

Ivy means "ivy plant, climbing vine" (Old English ifig origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Ivy and Richard boy or girl names?

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