Richard vs Doris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #232
Total SSA Count: 1,539
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Doris

Girl #2,193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,193
Total SSA Count: 86
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Cora Louise Nora Flora

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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232

Doris Rank #2,193

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2193 for Doris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Doris more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Doris at #2193 in the United States.

What do Richard and Doris mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Doris means "Dorian woman; from Doris (ancient Greek region)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Richard and Doris boy or girl names?

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

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