Loretta vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Loretta

Girl #677 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"laurel, victory crown"

Origin: Latin

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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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Loretta Rank #677

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #677 for Loretta.

Is Loretta or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Loretta at #677 in the United States.

What do Loretta and Richard mean?

Loretta means "laurel, victory crown" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Loretta and Richard boy or girl names?

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