Marian vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marian

Girl #1,150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

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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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Marian Rank #1,150

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1150 for Marian.

Is Marian or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Marian at #1150 in the United States.

What do Marian and Richard mean?

Marian means "beloved, of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Marian and Richard boy or girl names?

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