Richard vs Marietta

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 #4,585 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"wished-for child, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

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Richard Rank #232

Marietta Rank #4,585

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4585 for Marietta.

Is Richard or Marietta more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Marietta at #4585 in the United States.

What do Richard and Marietta mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Marietta means "wished-for child, beloved" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Richard and Marietta boy or girl names?

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