Richard vs Carol

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 #2,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"song of joy, joyful song"

Origin: Old French

English American Welsh Irish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Carol Rank #2,640

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2640 for Carol.

Is Richard or Carol more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Carol at #2640 in the United States.

What do Richard and Carol mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Carol means "song of joy, joyful song" (Old French origin).

Are Richard and Carol boy or girl names?

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