Richard vs Gladys

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 #3,446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"country; land"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh British American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Gladys Rank #3,446

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3446 for Gladys.

Is Richard or Gladys more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Gladys at #3446 in the United States.

What do Richard and Gladys mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Gladys means "country; land" (Welsh origin).

Are Richard and Gladys boy or girl names?

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