Penny vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penny

Girl #746 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"with a web over her face"

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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Penny Rank #746

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #746 for Penny.

Is Penny or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Penny at #746 in the United States.

What do Penny and Richard mean?

Penny means "with a web over her face" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Penny and Richard boy or girl names?

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