Richard vs Rhea

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 #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing, streaming"

Origin: Greek

English American Greek Indian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Rhea Rank #616

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #616 for Rhea.

Is Richard or Rhea more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Rhea at #616 in the United States.

What do Richard and Rhea mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Rhea means "flowing, streaming" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Rhea boy or girl names?

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