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Richard vs Mazie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Mazie

Girl #967 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek margarites via Margaret

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#967
Total SSA Count
268
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232
Mazie Rank #967

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #967 for Mazie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Mazie more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mazie at #967 in the United States.

What do Richard and Mazie mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Mazie means "pearl" (Greek margarites via Margaret origin).

Are Richard and Mazie boy or girl names?

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

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