Richard vs Cynthia

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 #827 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"woman from Mount Cynthus"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Cynthia Rank #827

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #827 for Cynthia.

Is Richard or Cynthia more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Cynthia at #827 in the United States.

What do Richard and Cynthia mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Cynthia means "woman from Mount Cynthus" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Cynthia boy or girl names?

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