Richard vs Anna

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 #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew (Hannah)

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Richard Rank #232

Anna Rank #94

Anna is more popular, ranked #94 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Anna more popular?

Anna is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Anna mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Anna means "grace, favor" (Hebrew (Hannah) origin).

Are Richard and Anna boy or girl names?

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