Richard vs Obie

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 #5,401 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew African American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Obie Rank #5,401

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5401 for Obie.

Is Richard or Obie more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Obie at #5401 in the United States.

What do Richard and Obie mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Obie means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Obie boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Obie is primarily a boy name.