Marisa vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marisa

Girl #3,902 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the sea"

Origin: Latin

Italian Spanish American

✓ 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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Marisa Rank #3,902

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3902 for Marisa.

Is Marisa or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Marisa at #3902 in the United States.

What do Marisa and Richard mean?

Marisa means "of the sea" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Marisa and Richard boy or girl names?

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