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Richard vs Millicent

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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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232
Millicent Rank #1,634

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1634 for Millicent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Millicent more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Millicent at #1634 in the United States.

What do Richard and Millicent mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Millicent means "strong in work, industrious strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Millicent boy or girl names?

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

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