Richard vs Carrie

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 #3,054 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free woman, strong"

Origin: Old High German

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Carrie Rank #3,054

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3054 for Carrie.

Is Richard or Carrie more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Carrie at #3054 in the United States.

What do Richard and Carrie mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Carrie means "free woman, strong" (Old High German origin).

Are Richard and Carrie boy or girl names?

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