Richard vs Dorothy

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 #431 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Greek English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Dorothy Rank #431

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #431 for Dorothy.

Is Richard or Dorothy more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Dorothy at #431 in the United States.

What do Richard and Dorothy mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Dorothy means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Dorothy boy or girl names?

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