Richard vs Kimberly

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 #247 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"royal fortress meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Kimberly Rank #247

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #247 for Kimberly.

Is Richard or Kimberly more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Kimberly at #247 in the United States.

What do Richard and Kimberly mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Kimberly means "royal fortress meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Kimberly boy or girl names?

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