Richard vs Madeline

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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Madeline

Girl #87 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine)

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #87
Total SSA Count: 2,907
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Ada Matilda Adelaide Adeline

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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232

Madeline Rank #87

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 vs #232 for Richard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Madeline more popular?

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Madeline mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Madeline means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine) origin).

Are Richard and Madeline boy or girl names?

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

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