Richard vs Jenny

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 #1,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Jenny Rank #1,387

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1387 for Jenny.

Is Richard or Jenny more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Jenny at #1387 in the United States.

What do Richard and Jenny mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Jenny means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Old French origin).

Are Richard and Jenny boy or girl names?

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