Meryl vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meryl

Girl #5,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright sea, shining pool"

Origin: Celtic/Welsh

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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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Meryl Rank #5,487

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5487 for Meryl.

Is Meryl or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Meryl at #5487 in the United States.

What do Meryl and Richard mean?

Meryl means "bright sea, shining pool" (Celtic/Welsh origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Meryl and Richard boy or girl names?

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