Richard vs Mario

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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Boy #399 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of Mars, warrior"

Origin: Latin

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Mario Rank #399

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #399 for Mario.

Is Richard or Mario more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mario at #399 in the United States.

What do Richard and Mario mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Mario means "of Mars, warrior" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Mario boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Mario is primarily a boy name.