Richard vs Dara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Girl #1,029 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak tree, oak grove"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Jewish Persian American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Dara Rank #1,029

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1029 for Dara.

Is Richard or Dara more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Dara at #1029 in the United States.

What do Richard and Dara mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Richard and Dara boy or girl names?

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