Kimberly vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kimberly

Girl #247 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"royal fortress meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ 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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Kimberly Rank #247

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #247 for Kimberly.

Is Kimberly or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Kimberly at #247 in the United States.

What do Kimberly and Richard mean?

Kimberly means "royal fortress meadow" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Kimberly and Richard boy or girl names?

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