Richard vs Maude

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 #3,689 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Germanic

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Richard Rank #232

Maude Rank #3,689

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3689 for Maude.

Is Richard or Maude more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Maude at #3689 in the United States.

What do Richard and Maude mean?

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

Are Richard and Maude boy or girl names?

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