Richard vs Narcissa

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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Narcissa

Girl #71,267 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"narcissus flower, sleep-inducing"

Origin: Greek narkissos via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Literary Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #71,267
Total SSA Count: 5
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232

Narcissa Rank #71,267

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #71267 for Narcissa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Narcissa more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Narcissa at #71267 in the United States.

What do Richard and Narcissa mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Narcissa means "narcissus flower, sleep-inducing" (Greek narkissos via Latin origin).

Are Richard and Narcissa boy or girl names?

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

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