Maude vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maude

Girl #3,689 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Germanic

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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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Maude Rank #3,689

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3689 for Maude.

Is Maude or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Maude at #3689 in the United States.

What do Maude and Richard mean?

Maude means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Maude and Richard boy or girl names?

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