Richard vs Bertha

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 #4,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining"

Origin: Old High German 'beraht'

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Richard Rank #232

Bertha Rank #4,800

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4800 for Bertha.

Is Richard or Bertha more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Bertha at #4800 in the United States.

What do Richard and Bertha mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Bertha means "bright, shining" (Old High German 'beraht' origin).

Are Richard and Bertha boy or girl names?

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