Richard vs Dove

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Girl #1,632 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dove bird, symbol of peace and love"

Origin: Old English

English American International

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Dove Rank #1,632

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1632 for Dove.

Is Richard or Dove more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Dove at #1632 in the United States.

What do Richard and Dove mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Dove means "dove bird, symbol of peace and love" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Dove boy or girl names?

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