Richard vs Fanny

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

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Richard' can be twisted to 'bitch'"}

Girl #5,174 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free one"

Origin: Latin Franciscus

English French Swedish American

25 High Risk

{:type=>:inherent, :severity=>:high, :message=>"'Fanny' - slang term in UK"}

Richard Rank #232

Fanny Rank #5,174

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5174 for Fanny.

Is Richard or Fanny more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Fanny at #5174 in the United States.

What do Richard and Fanny mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Fanny means "free one" (Latin Franciscus origin).

Are Richard and Fanny boy or girl names?

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