Magdalena vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Magdalena

Girl #836 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew Migdal (tower)

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Magdalena Rank #836

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #836 for Magdalena.

Is Magdalena or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Magdalena at #836 in the United States.

What do Magdalena and Richard mean?

Magdalena means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew Migdal (tower) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Magdalena and Richard boy or girl names?

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