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Regina vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Regina

Girl #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"queen"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Latin Catholic Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#340
Total SSA Count
911
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Regina Rank #340
Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #340 for Regina.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Regina or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Regina at #340 in the United States.

What do Regina and Richard mean?

Regina means "queen" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Regina and Richard boy or girl names?

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

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