Richard vs Kathryn

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 #716 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek katharos

English American Irish Scottish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Kathryn Rank #716

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #716 for Kathryn.

Is Richard or Kathryn more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Kathryn at #716 in the United States.

What do Richard and Kathryn mean?

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

Are Richard and Kathryn boy or girl names?

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