Richard vs Greta

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 #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Germanic, from Greek margarites

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Richard Rank #232

Greta Rank #856

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #856 for Greta.

Is Richard or Greta more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Greta at #856 in the United States.

What do Richard and Greta mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Greta means "pearl" (Germanic, from Greek margarites origin).

Are Richard and Greta boy or girl names?

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