Rena vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rena

Girl #2,691 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"song, joyful song"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Rena Rank #2,691

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2691 for Rena.

Is Rena or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Rena at #2691 in the United States.

What do Rena and Richard mean?

Rena means "song, joyful song" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Rena and Richard boy or girl names?

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