Martha vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Martha

Girl #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mistress, lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

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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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Martha Rank #667

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #667 for Martha.

Is Martha or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Martha at #667 in the United States.

What do Martha and Richard mean?

Martha means "mistress, lady of the house" (Aramaic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Martha and Richard boy or girl names?

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