Richard vs Alexandra

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 #221 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Richard Rank #232

Alexandra Rank #221

Alexandra is more popular, ranked #221 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Alexandra more popular?

Alexandra is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Alexandra mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Alexandra means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Alexandra boy or girl names?

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