Richard vs Blythe

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 #1,864 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free-spirited, blissful"

Origin: Old English

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Richard Rank #232

Blythe Rank #1,864

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1864 for Blythe.

Is Richard or Blythe more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Blythe at #1864 in the United States.

What do Richard and Blythe mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Blythe means "free-spirited, blissful" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Blythe boy or girl names?

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