Richard vs Norah

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 #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honor, honorable"

Origin: Latin via Irish

Irish English Arabic Scandinavian

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Richard Rank #232

Norah Rank #223

Norah is more popular, ranked #223 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Norah more popular?

Norah is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Norah mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Norah means "honor, honorable" (Latin via Irish origin).

Are Richard and Norah boy or girl names?

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