Richard vs Loretta

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 #677 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"laurel, victory crown"

Origin: Latin

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Richard Rank #232

Loretta Rank #677

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #677 for Loretta.

Is Richard or Loretta more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Loretta at #677 in the United States.

What do Richard and Loretta mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Loretta means "laurel, victory crown" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Loretta boy or girl names?

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