Marcia vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcia

Girl #4,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, belonging to the war god"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Marcia Rank #4,194

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4194 for Marcia.

Is Marcia or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Marcia at #4194 in the United States.

What do Marcia and Richard mean?

Marcia means "of Mars, belonging to the war god" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Marcia and Richard boy or girl names?

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