Pessy vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pessy

Girl #2,985 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"star (from Esther)"

Origin: Hebrew/Yiddish

Jewish Ashkenazi Yiddish

✓ 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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Pessy Rank #2,985

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2985 for Pessy.

Is Pessy or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Pessy at #2985 in the United States.

What do Pessy and Richard mean?

Pessy means "star (from Esther)" (Hebrew/Yiddish origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Pessy and Richard boy or girl names?

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