Richard vs Doris

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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Boy #19,879 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of the ocean"

Origin: Greek

Greek English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Doris Rank #19,879

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #19879 for Doris.

Is Richard or Doris more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Doris at #19879 in the United States.

What do Richard and Doris mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Doris means "gift of the ocean" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Doris boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Doris is primarily a boy name.