Richard vs Iva

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 #2,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

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Richard Rank #232

Iva Rank #2,169

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2169 for Iva.

Is Richard or Iva more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Iva at #2169 in the United States.

What do Richard and Iva mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Iva means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin).

Are Richard and Iva boy or girl names?

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