Richard vs Maria

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 #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Maria Rank #74

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Maria more popular?

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Maria mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Maria means "drop of the sea" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Maria boy or girl names?

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