Richard vs Emily

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 #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

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Richard Rank #232

Emily Rank #25

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Emily more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Emily mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Emily boy or girl names?

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