Mildred vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mildred

Girl #2,096 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle strength, mild power"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ 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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Mildred Rank #2,096

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2096 for Mildred.

Is Mildred or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mildred at #2096 in the United States.

What do Mildred and Richard mean?

Mildred means "gentle strength, mild power" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Mildred and Richard boy or girl names?

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