Mae vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mae

Girl #530 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American British

✓ 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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Mae Rank #530

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #530 for Mae.

Is Mae or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mae at #530 in the United States.

What do Mae and Richard mean?

Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Mae and Richard boy or girl names?

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