Nora vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nora

Girl #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"woman of honor"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American Scandinavian

✓ 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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Nora Rank #22

Richard Rank #232

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Nora or Richard more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Nora and Richard mean?

Nora means "woman of honor" (Irish origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Nora and Richard boy or girl names?

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