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Richard vs Regina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Regina

Girl #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"queen"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Latin Catholic Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#340
Total SSA Count
911
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232
Regina Rank #340

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #340 for Regina.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Regina more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Regina at #340 in the United States.

What do Richard and Regina mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Regina means "queen" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Regina boy or girl names?

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

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