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Richard vs Mable

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232
Mable Rank #2,473

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2473 for Mable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Mable more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mable at #2473 in the United States.

What do Richard and Mable mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Mable means "lovable, worthy of love" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Mable boy or girl names?

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

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