Richard vs Ara

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 #3,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brings rain, adorning"

Origin: Arabic

Armenian Arabic Japanese International

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Ara Rank #3,115

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3115 for Ara.

Is Richard or Ara more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ara at #3115 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ara mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ara means "brings rain, adorning" (Arabic origin).

Are Richard and Ara boy or girl names?

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