Richard vs Donna

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 #1,937 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lady, woman"

Origin: Italian

Italian American Irish English

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Donna Rank #1,937

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1937 for Donna.

Is Richard or Donna more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Donna at #1937 in the United States.

What do Richard and Donna mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Donna means "lady, woman" (Italian origin).

Are Richard and Donna boy or girl names?

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