Richard vs Eva

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 #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath of life, to breathe"

Origin: Hebrew

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Richard Rank #232

Eva Rank #120

Eva is more popular, ranked #120 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Eva more popular?

Eva is more popular, ranked #120 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Eva mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Eva means "breath of life, to breathe" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Eva boy or girl names?

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