Richard vs Dena

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 #4,802 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"judged, vindicated"

Origin: Hebrew 'Dinah'

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Richard Rank #232

Dena Rank #4,802

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4802 for Dena.

Is Richard or Dena more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Dena at #4802 in the United States.

What do Richard and Dena mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Dena means "judged, vindicated" (Hebrew 'Dinah' origin).

Are Richard and Dena boy or girl names?

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