Richard vs Beverly

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 #1,049 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Beverley (Yorkshire place name)"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Beverly Rank #1,049

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1049 for Beverly.

Is Richard or Beverly more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Beverly at #1049 in the United States.

What do Richard and Beverly mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Beverly means "from Beverley (Yorkshire place name)" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Beverly boy or girl names?

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