Richard vs Annie

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 #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Annie Rank #192

Annie is more popular, ranked #192 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Annie more popular?

Annie is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Annie mean?

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

Are Richard and Annie boy or girl names?

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