Richard vs Barbara

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 #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Barbara Rank #860

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #860 for Barbara.

Is Richard or Barbara more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Richard and Barbara mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin).

Are Richard and Barbara boy or girl names?

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