Richard vs Emilie

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 #1,386 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rival, industrious"

Origin: Latin Aemilius/aemulus

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Richard Rank #232

Emilie Rank #1,386

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1386 for Emilie.

Is Richard or Emilie more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Emilie at #1386 in the United States.

What do Richard and Emilie mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Emilie means "rival, industrious" (Latin Aemilius/aemulus origin).

Are Richard and Emilie boy or girl names?

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