Richard vs Flora

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 #647 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flower"

Origin: Latin (flos, floris)

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Richard Rank #232

Flora Rank #647

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #647 for Flora.

Is Richard or Flora more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Flora at #647 in the United States.

What do Richard and Flora mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Flora means "flower" (Latin (flos, floris) origin).

Are Richard and Flora boy or girl names?

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