Richard vs Frieda

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 #4,011 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful, beloved peace"

Origin: Old High German

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Richard Rank #232

Frieda Rank #4,011

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4011 for Frieda.

Is Richard or Frieda more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Frieda at #4011 in the United States.

What do Richard and Frieda mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Frieda means "peaceful, beloved peace" (Old High German origin).

Are Richard and Frieda boy or girl names?

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