Richard vs Fraida

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 #4,625 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"joy, happiness"

Origin: Yiddish

Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Fraida Rank #4,625

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4625 for Fraida.

Is Richard or Fraida more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Fraida at #4625 in the United States.

What do Richard and Fraida mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Fraida means "joy, happiness" (Yiddish origin).

Are Richard and Fraida boy or girl names?

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