Richard vs Mary

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 #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish Christian Hebrew

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Mary Rank #132

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Mary more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Mary mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Mary boy or girl names?

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