Richard vs Gretta

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 #4,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin and German

German Scandinavian American Irish

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Richard Rank #232

Gretta Rank #4,387

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4387 for Gretta.

Is Richard or Gretta more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Gretta at #4387 in the United States.

What do Richard and Gretta mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Gretta means "pearl" (Greek via Latin and German origin).

Are Richard and Gretta boy or girl names?

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