Richard vs Marta

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 #2,128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mistress, lady, the lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic marta

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Richard Rank #232

Marta Rank #2,128

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2128 for Marta.

Is Richard or Marta more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Marta at #2128 in the United States.

What do Richard and Marta mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Marta means "mistress, lady, the lady of the house" (Aramaic marta origin).

Are Richard and Marta boy or girl names?

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