Richard vs Hannah

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 #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God has favored me"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Hannah Rank #52

Hannah is more popular, ranked #52 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Hannah more popular?

Hannah is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Hannah mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Hannah means "God has favored me" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Hannah boy or girl names?

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