Richard vs Marisa

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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Girl #3,902 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the sea"

Origin: Latin

Italian Spanish American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Marisa Rank #3,902

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3902 for Marisa.

Is Richard or Marisa more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Marisa at #3902 in the United States.

What do Richard and Marisa mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Marisa means "of the sea" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Marisa boy or girl names?

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