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Richard vs Macie

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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Macie

Girl #473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Macey (Normandy place name)"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#473
Total SSA Count
652
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232
Macie Rank #473

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #473 for Macie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Macie more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Macie at #473 in the United States.

What do Richard and Macie mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Macie means "from Macey (Normandy place name)" (Old French origin).

Are Richard and Macie boy or girl names?

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

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