Katherine vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Katherine

Girl #175 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pure"

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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Katherine Rank #175

Richard Rank #232

Katherine is more popular, ranked #175 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Katherine or Richard more popular?

Katherine is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Katherine and Richard mean?

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

Are Katherine and Richard boy or girl names?

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