Richard vs Cherry

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 #4,698 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cherry tree or fruit"

Origin: Old French via English

English American British

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Cherry Rank #4,698

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4698 for Cherry.

Is Richard or Cherry more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Cherry at #4698 in the United States.

What do Richard and Cherry mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Cherry means "cherry tree or fruit" (Old French via English origin).

Are Richard and Cherry boy or girl names?

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