Richard vs Ivy

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 #36 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ivy plant, climbing vine"

Origin: Old English ifig

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Ivy Rank #36

Ivy is more popular, ranked #36 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Ivy more popular?

Ivy is more popular, ranked #36 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ivy mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ivy means "ivy plant, climbing vine" (Old English ifig origin).

Are Richard and Ivy boy or girl names?

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