Richard vs Margot

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 #126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin French

French English American Belgian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Margot Rank #126

Margot is more popular, ranked #126 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Margot more popular?

Margot is more popular, ranked #126 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Margot mean?

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

Are Richard and Margot boy or girl names?

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