Richard vs Essie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Girl #2,714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"star, radiant one"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

English Jewish American African American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Essie Rank #2,714

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2714 for Essie.

Is Richard or Essie more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Essie at #2714 in the United States.

What do Richard and Essie mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Essie means "star, radiant one" (Hebrew/Persian origin).

Are Richard and Essie boy or girl names?

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