Richard vs Charlotte

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 #4 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free woman"

Origin: French

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Richard Rank #232

Charlotte Rank #4

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Charlotte more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Charlotte mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin).

Are Richard and Charlotte boy or girl names?

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