Richard vs Minnie

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 #2,763 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic (via Wilhelmina)

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Minnie Rank #2,763

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2763 for Minnie.

Is Richard or Minnie more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Minnie at #2763 in the United States.

What do Richard and Minnie mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Minnie means "resolute protector" (Germanic (via Wilhelmina) origin).

Are Richard and Minnie boy or girl names?

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