Marty vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marty

Boy #2,623 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin Martinus

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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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Marty Rank #2,623

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2623 for Marty.

Is Marty or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Marty at #2623 in the United States.

What do Marty and Richard mean?

Marty means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin Martinus origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Marty and Richard boy or girl names?

Marty is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.