Richard vs Judy

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 #1,652 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"praised"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Judy Rank #1,652

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1652 for Judy.

Is Richard or Judy more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Judy at #1652 in the United States.

What do Richard and Judy mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Judy means "praised" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Judy boy or girl names?

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