Richard vs Patience

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 #1,327 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"endurance, patient suffering"

Origin: Latin

English American West African Caribbean

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Patience Rank #1,327

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1327 for Patience.

Is Richard or Patience more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Patience at #1327 in the United States.

What do Richard and Patience mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Patience means "endurance, patient suffering" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Patience boy or girl names?

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