Richard vs Mildred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Girl #2,096 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gentle strength, mild power"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Richard Rank #232

Mildred Rank #2,096

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2096 for Mildred.

Is Richard or Mildred more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mildred at #2096 in the United States.

What do Richard and Mildred mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Mildred means "gentle strength, mild power" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Mildred boy or girl names?

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