Richard vs Margaret

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 #119 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish Irish French German Spanish Italian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Margaret Rank #119

Margaret is more popular, ranked #119 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Margaret more popular?

Margaret is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Margaret mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Margaret means "pearl" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Margaret boy or girl names?

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