Richard vs Nova

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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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

American English Latin American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Nova Rank #1,180

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Richard or Nova more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Richard and Nova mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Nova boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.