Richard vs Mae

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 #530 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

English American British

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Mae Rank #530

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #530 for Mae.

Is Richard or Mae more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mae at #530 in the United States.

What do Richard and Mae mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Richard and Mae boy or girl names?

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