Richard vs Mai

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 #3,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"apricot blossom, yellow flower"

Origin: Vietnamese

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Richard Rank #232

Mai Rank #3,216

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3216 for Mai.

Is Richard or Mai more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mai at #3216 in the United States.

What do Richard and Mai mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Richard and Mai boy or girl names?

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