Richard vs Odessa

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 #1,586 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"city of Odysseus"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Odessa Rank #1,586

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1586 for Odessa.

Is Richard or Odessa more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Odessa at #1586 in the United States.

What do Richard and Odessa mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Odessa means "city of Odysseus" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Odessa boy or girl names?

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