Katie vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Katie

Girl #580 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"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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Katie Rank #580

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #580 for Katie.

Is Katie or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Katie at #580 in the United States.

What do Katie and Richard mean?

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

Are Katie and Richard boy or girl names?

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