Rhea vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rhea

Girl #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing, streaming"

Origin: Greek

English American Greek Indian

✓ 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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Rhea Rank #616

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #616 for Rhea.

Is Rhea or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Rhea at #616 in the United States.

What do Rhea and Richard mean?

Rhea means "flowing, streaming" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Rhea and Richard boy or girl names?

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