Jessica vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jessica

Girl #574 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God beholds, foresight"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Jessica Rank #574

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #574 for Jessica.

Is Jessica or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Jessica at #574 in the United States.

What do Jessica and Richard mean?

Jessica means "God beholds, foresight" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Jessica and Richard boy or girl names?

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