Richard vs Magdalena

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 #836 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew Migdal (tower)

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Richard Rank #232

Magdalena Rank #836

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #836 for Magdalena.

Is Richard or Magdalena more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Magdalena at #836 in the United States.

What do Richard and Magdalena mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Magdalena means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew Migdal (tower) origin).

Are Richard and Magdalena boy or girl names?

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