Kathryn vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathryn

Girl #716 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek katharos

English American Irish Scottish

✓ 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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Kathryn Rank #716

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #716 for Kathryn.

Is Kathryn or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Kathryn at #716 in the United States.

What do Kathryn and Richard mean?

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

Are Kathryn and Richard boy or girl names?

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