Richard vs Astrid

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 #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divinely beautiful, god's beloved"

Origin: Old Norse

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Richard Rank #232

Astrid Rank #383

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #383 for Astrid.

Is Richard or Astrid more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Astrid at #383 in the United States.

What do Richard and Astrid mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Astrid means "divinely beautiful, god's beloved" (Old Norse origin).

Are Richard and Astrid boy or girl names?

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