Richard vs Avy

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 #6,145 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bird-like; diminutive of Ava (bird) or Avery"

Origin: Latin/Germanic

English American

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Richard Rank #232

Avy Rank #6,145

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #6145 for Avy.

Is Richard or Avy more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Avy at #6145 in the United States.

What do Richard and Avy mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Avy means "bird-like; diminutive of Ava (bird) or Avery" (Latin/Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Avy boy or girl names?

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