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Macie vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Macie

Girl #473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Macey (Normandy place name)"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#473
Total SSA Count
652
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Macie Rank #473
Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #473 for Macie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Macie or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Macie at #473 in the United States.

What do Macie and Richard mean?

Macie means "from Macey (Normandy place name)" (Old French origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Macie and Richard boy or girl names?

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

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