Kate vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kate

Girl #535 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek

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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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Kate Rank #535

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #535 for Kate.

Is Kate or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Kate at #535 in the United States.

What do Kate and Richard mean?

Kate means "pure, clear" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Kate and Richard boy or girl names?

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