Richard vs Katherine

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 #175 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pure"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Katherine Rank #175

Katherine is more popular, ranked #175 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Katherine more popular?

Katherine is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Katherine mean?

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

Are Richard and Katherine boy or girl names?

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