Mary vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mary

Girl #132 Most Popular 2 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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Mary Rank #132

Richard Rank #232

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Mary or Richard more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Mary and Richard mean?

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

Are Mary and Richard boy or girl names?

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