Richard vs Daphne

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 #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"laurel tree"

Origin: Greek

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Richard Rank #232

Daphne Rank #191

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Daphne more popular?

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Daphne mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Daphne boy or girl names?

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