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Richard vs Felice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232
Felice Rank #19,607

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #19607 for Felice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Felice more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Felice at #19607 in the United States.

What do Richard and Felice mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Felice means "happy, fortunate, lucky" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Felice boy or girl names?

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

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