Richard vs Mollie

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 #1,209 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Mollie Rank #1,209

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1209 for Mollie.

Is Richard or Mollie more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mollie at #1209 in the United States.

What do Richard and Mollie mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Mollie means "wished-for child" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Mollie boy or girl names?

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