Kathy vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathy

Girl #2,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"innocent"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

✓ 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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Kathy Rank #2,694

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2694 for Kathy.

Is Kathy or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Kathy at #2694 in the United States.

What do Kathy and Richard mean?

Kathy means "innocent" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Kathy and Richard boy or girl names?

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