Richard vs Jodie

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 #3,943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"praised, celebrated"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Jodie Rank #3,943

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3943 for Jodie.

Is Richard or Jodie more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Jodie at #3943 in the United States.

What do Richard and Jodie mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Jodie means "praised, celebrated" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Richard and Jodie boy or girl names?

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