Janice vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janice

Girl #2,252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and French

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Janice Rank #2,252

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2252 for Janice.

Is Janice or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Janice at #2252 in the United States.

What do Janice and Richard mean?

Janice means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin and French origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Janice and Richard boy or girl names?

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