Richard vs Anne

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 #650 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

English French Scandinavian German American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Anne Rank #650

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #650 for Anne.

Is Richard or Anne more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Anne at #650 in the United States.

What do Richard and Anne mean?

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

Are Richard and Anne boy or girl names?

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