Mariah vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mariah

Girl #413 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"sea of bitterness"

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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Mariah Rank #413

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #413 for Mariah.

Is Mariah or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mariah at #413 in the United States.

What do Mariah and Richard mean?

Mariah means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Mariah and Richard boy or girl names?

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