Richard vs Katy

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 #2,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"each of the two"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Katy Rank #2,460

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2460 for Katy.

Is Richard or Katy more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Katy at #2460 in the United States.

What do Richard and Katy mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Katy means "each of the two" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Katy boy or girl names?

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