Richard vs Mariah

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 #413 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Mariah Rank #413

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #413 for Mariah.

Is Richard or Mariah more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mariah at #413 in the United States.

What do Richard and Mariah mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Mariah means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Mariah boy or girl names?

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