Richard vs Henrietta

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 #2,131 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Henrietta Rank #2,131

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2131 for Henrietta.

Is Richard or Henrietta more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Henrietta at #2131 in the United States.

What do Richard and Henrietta mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Henrietta means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Henrietta boy or girl names?

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