Richard vs Mathilda

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 #4,583 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Germanic

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Richard Rank #232

Mathilda Rank #4,583

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4583 for Mathilda.

Is Richard or Mathilda more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mathilda at #4583 in the United States.

What do Richard and Mathilda mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Mathilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Mathilda boy or girl names?

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