Richard vs Harriet

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 #1,154 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic via French

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Harriet Rank #1,154

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1154 for Harriet.

Is Richard or Harriet more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Harriet at #1154 in the United States.

What do Richard and Harriet mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Harriet means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Richard and Harriet boy or girl names?

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