Richard vs Amber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Girl #541 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ambergris, waxy substance"

Origin: Arabic

English American British

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Amber Rank #541

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #541 for Amber.

Is Richard or Amber more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Amber at #541 in the United States.

What do Richard and Amber mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Amber means "ambergris, waxy substance" (Arabic origin).

Are Richard and Amber boy or girl names?

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