Richard vs Dolores

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 #3,167 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"sorrows, pains"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Mexican Filipino Portuguese Latin American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Dolores Rank #3,167

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3167 for Dolores.

Is Richard or Dolores more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Dolores at #3167 in the United States.

What do Richard and Dolores mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Dolores means "sorrows, pains" (Spanish origin).

Are Richard and Dolores boy or girl names?

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