Rhoda vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rhoda

Girl #2,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rose island (geographic reference to Rhodes)"

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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Rhoda Rank #2,848

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2848 for Rhoda.

Is Rhoda or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Rhoda at #2848 in the United States.

What do Rhoda and Richard mean?

Rhoda means "rose island (geographic reference to Rhodes)" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Rhoda and Richard boy or girl names?

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