Richard vs Marian

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 #1,150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

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Richard Rank #232

Marian Rank #1,150

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1150 for Marian.

Is Richard or Marian more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Marian at #1150 in the United States.

What do Richard and Marian mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Marian means "beloved, of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Richard and Marian boy or girl names?

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