Richard vs Philomena

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 #1,822 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Greek

Irish Catholic Italian Greek

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Philomena Rank #1,822

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1822 for Philomena.

Is Richard or Philomena more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Philomena at #1822 in the United States.

What do Richard and Philomena mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Philomena means "beloved" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Philomena boy or girl names?

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