Richard vs Ava

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 #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"life"

Origin: Germanic

English German Irish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Ava Rank #9

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Ava more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ava mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ava means "life" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Ava boy or girl names?

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