Richard vs Paulina

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 #780 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Spanish Polish Italian Latin American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Paulina Rank #780

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #780 for Paulina.

Is Richard or Paulina more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Paulina at #780 in the United States.

What do Richard and Paulina mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Paulina means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Paulina boy or girl names?

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