Obie vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obie

Boy #5,401 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew African 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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Obie Rank #5,401

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5401 for Obie.

Is Obie or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Obie at #5401 in the United States.

What do Obie and Richard mean?

Obie means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Obie and Richard boy or girl names?

Obie is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.