Richard vs Raisa

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 #4,835 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rose"

Origin: Yiddish/Hebrew

Arabic Russian Jewish Eastern European

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Richard Rank #232

Raisa Rank #4,835

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4835 for Raisa.

Is Richard or Raisa more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Raisa at #4835 in the United States.

What do Richard and Raisa mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Raisa means "rose" (Yiddish/Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Raisa boy or girl names?

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