Richard vs Emmie

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 #735 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Emmie Rank #735

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #735 for Emmie.

Is Richard or Emmie more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Emmie at #735 in the United States.

What do Richard and Emmie mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Emmie means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Emmie boy or girl names?

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