Richard vs Petra

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 #1,484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Petra Rank #1,484

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1484 for Petra.

Is Richard or Petra more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Petra at #1484 in the United States.

What do Richard and Petra mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Petra means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Petra boy or girl names?

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