Richard vs Clara

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 #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Clara Rank #78

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Clara more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Clara mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Clara boy or girl names?

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