Richard vs Etta

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 #976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Italian Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Etta Rank #976

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #976 for Etta.

Is Richard or Etta more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Etta at #976 in the United States.

What do Richard and Etta mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Etta means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Etta boy or girl names?

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