Mollie vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mollie

Girl #1,209 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Mollie Rank #1,209

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1209 for Mollie.

Is Mollie or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mollie at #1209 in the United States.

What do Mollie and Richard mean?

Mollie means "wished-for child" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Mollie and Richard boy or girl names?

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