Richard vs Ada

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Girl #193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, nobility"

Origin: Germanic

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Ada Rank #193

Ada is more popular, ranked #193 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Ada more popular?

Ada is more popular, ranked #193 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ada mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ada means "noble, nobility" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Ada boy or girl names?

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