Richard vs Augusta

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 #3,104 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Augusta Rank #3,104

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3104 for Augusta.

Is Richard or Augusta more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Augusta at #3104 in the United States.

What do Richard and Augusta mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Augusta means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Augusta boy or girl names?

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