Richard vs Bernice

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 #3,814 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bringer of victory"

Origin: Greek

English American Jewish Greek

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Bernice Rank #3,814

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3814 for Bernice.

Is Richard or Bernice more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Bernice at #3814 in the United States.

What do Richard and Bernice mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Bernice means "bringer of victory" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Bernice boy or girl names?

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