Richard vs Edith

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 #528 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prosperous in war"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American German

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Edith Rank #528

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #528 for Edith.

Is Richard or Edith more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Edith at #528 in the United States.

What do Richard and Edith mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Edith means "prosperous in war" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Edith boy or girl names?

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