Richard vs Irene

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 #638 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peace"

Origin: Ancient Greek (eirene)

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15 High Risk

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Richard Rank #232

Irene Rank #638

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #638 for Irene.

Is Richard or Irene more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Irene at #638 in the United States.

What do Richard and Irene mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin).

Are Richard and Irene boy or girl names?

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