Richard vs Ida

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 #1,143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"work, labor"

Origin: Germanic

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Richard Rank #232

Ida Rank #1,143

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1143 for Ida.

Is Richard or Ida more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ida at #1143 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ida mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ida means "work, labor" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Ida boy or girl names?

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