Richard vs Katharine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Girl #4,801 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pure, clean"

Origin: Greek 'katharos'

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Katharine Rank #4,801

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4801 for Katharine.

Is Richard or Katharine more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Katharine at #4801 in the United States.

What do Richard and Katharine mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Katharine means "pure, clean" (Greek 'katharos' origin).

Are Richard and Katharine boy or girl names?

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