Richard vs Betty

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 #1,009 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Betty Rank #1,009

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1009 for Betty.

Is Richard or Betty more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Betty at #1009 in the United States.

What do Richard and Betty mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Betty means "God is my oath" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Betty boy or girl names?

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