Richard vs Hallie

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 #149 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller at the hall meadow"

Origin: Old English

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Hallie Rank #149

Hallie is more popular, ranked #149 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Hallie more popular?

Hallie is more popular, ranked #149 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Hallie mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Hallie means "dweller at the hall meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Hallie boy or girl names?

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