Richard vs Marcia

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 #4,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, belonging to the war god"

Origin: Latin

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Richard Rank #232

Marcia Rank #4,194

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4194 for Marcia.

Is Richard or Marcia more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Marcia at #4194 in the United States.

What do Richard and Marcia mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Marcia means "of Mars, belonging to the war god" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Marcia boy or girl names?

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