Richard vs Melody

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 #91 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"song, tune, music"

Origin: Greek (melodia)

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Melody Rank #91

Melody is more popular, ranked #91 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Melody more popular?

Melody is more popular, ranked #91 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Melody mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Melody means "song, tune, music" (Greek (melodia) origin).

Are Richard and Melody boy or girl names?

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