Mai vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mai

Girl #3,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"apricot blossom, yellow flower"

Origin: Vietnamese

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✓ 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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Mai Rank #3,216

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3216 for Mai.

Is Mai or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mai at #3216 in the United States.

What do Mai and Richard mean?

Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Mai and Richard boy or girl names?

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