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Richard vs Renna

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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Renna

Girl #4,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"song, joyful cry of praise"

Origin: Hebrew 'rinnah'

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Italian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,807
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232
Renna Rank #4,807

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4807 for Renna.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Renna more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Renna at #4807 in the United States.

What do Richard and Renna mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Renna means "song, joyful cry of praise" (Hebrew 'rinnah' origin).

Are Richard and Renna boy or girl names?

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

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