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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

Girl #404 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ivory white"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#404
Total SSA Count
784
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232
Ivory Rank #404

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #404 for Ivory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Ivory more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ivory at #404 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ivory mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ivory means "ivory white" (Old French origin).

Are Richard and Ivory boy or girl names?

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

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