Judy vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judy

Girl #1,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"praised"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

✓ 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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Judy Rank #1,652

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1652 for Judy.

Is Judy or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Judy at #1652 in the United States.

What do Judy and Richard mean?

Judy means "praised" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Judy and Richard boy or girl names?

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