Odessa vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Odessa

Girl #1,586 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"city of Odysseus"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Odessa Rank #1,586

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1586 for Odessa.

Is Odessa or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Odessa at #1586 in the United States.

What do Odessa and Richard mean?

Odessa means "city of Odysseus" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Odessa and Richard boy or girl names?

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