Richard vs Petrona

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 #3,456 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Latin

Spanish Latin American Italian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Petrona Rank #3,456

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3456 for Petrona.

Is Richard or Petrona more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Petrona at #3456 in the United States.

What do Richard and Petrona mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Petrona means "rock, stone" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Petrona boy or girl names?

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