Monroe vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monroe

Girl #571 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mouth of the River Roe"

Origin: Gaelic/Scottish

Scottish 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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Monroe Rank #571

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #571 for Monroe.

Is Monroe or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Monroe at #571 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Richard mean?

Monroe means "mouth of the River Roe" (Gaelic/Scottish origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Monroe and Richard boy or girl names?

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