Maria vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maria

Girl #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Maria Rank #74

Richard Rank #232

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Maria or Richard more popular?

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Maria and Richard mean?

Maria means "drop of the sea" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Maria and Richard boy or girl names?

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