Richard vs Delta

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 #2,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"River mouth, fertile land"

Origin: Greek

Greek American Australian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Delta Rank #2,270

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2270 for Delta.

Is Richard or Delta more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Delta at #2270 in the United States.

What do Richard and Delta mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Delta means "River mouth, fertile land" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Delta boy or girl names?

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