Richard vs Martha

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 #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mistress, lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

English American German Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Martha Rank #667

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #667 for Martha.

Is Richard or Martha more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Martha at #667 in the United States.

What do Richard and Martha mean?

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

Are Richard and Martha boy or girl names?

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