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Millie vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Millie

Girl #86 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, work"

Origin: Old Germanic (diminutive of Millicent)

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#86
Total SSA Count
2,910
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Millie Rank #86
Richard Rank #232

Millie is more popular, ranked #86 vs #232 for Richard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Millie or Richard more popular?

Millie is more popular, ranked #86 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Millie and Richard mean?

Millie means "strength, work" (Old Germanic (diminutive of Millicent) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Millie and Richard boy or girl names?

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

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