Richard vs Faith

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 #249 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"faith, trust, belief"

Origin: Middle English from Latin

English American Christian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Faith Rank #249

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #249 for Faith.

Is Richard or Faith more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Faith at #249 in the United States.

What do Richard and Faith mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Faith means "faith, trust, belief" (Middle English from Latin origin).

Are Richard and Faith boy or girl names?

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