Richard vs Nora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Girl #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"woman of honor"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Nora Rank #22

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Nora more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Nora mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Nora means "woman of honor" (Irish origin).

Are Richard and Nora boy or girl names?

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