Richard vs Iona

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 #2,771 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"island (of Saint Columba)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic place name

Scottish Irish Welsh British Christian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Iona Rank #2,771

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2771 for Iona.

Is Richard or Iona more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Iona at #2771 in the United States.

What do Richard and Iona mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Iona means "island (of Saint Columba)" (Scottish Gaelic place name origin).

Are Richard and Iona boy or girl names?

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