Richard vs Lettie

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 #935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"joy, happiness, gladness"

Origin: Latin

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Lettie Rank #935

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #935 for Lettie.

Is Richard or Lettie more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Lettie at #935 in the United States.

What do Richard and Lettie mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Lettie means "joy, happiness, gladness" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Lettie boy or girl names?

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