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Richard vs Ivory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Ivory

Boy #3,444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ivory; creamy white material"

Origin: English/Latin

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,444
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232
Ivory Rank #3,444

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3444 for Ivory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Ivory more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ivory at #3444 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ivory mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ivory means "ivory; creamy white material" (English/Latin origin).

Are Richard and Ivory boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Ivory is primarily a boy name.

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