Richard vs Kate

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 #535 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish British Australian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Kate Rank #535

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #535 for Kate.

Is Richard or Kate more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Kate at #535 in the United States.

What do Richard and Kate mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Kate means "pure, clear" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Kate boy or girl names?

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