Richard vs Pessy

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 #2,985 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"star (from Esther)"

Origin: Hebrew/Yiddish

Jewish Ashkenazi Yiddish

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Richard Rank #232

Pessy Rank #2,985

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2985 for Pessy.

Is Richard or Pessy more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Pessy at #2985 in the United States.

What do Richard and Pessy mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Pessy means "star (from Esther)" (Hebrew/Yiddish origin).

Are Richard and Pessy boy or girl names?

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