Richard vs Rhoda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Girl #2,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rose island (geographic reference to Rhodes)"

Origin: Greek

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Richard Rank #232

Rhoda Rank #2,848

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2848 for Rhoda.

Is Richard or Rhoda more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Rhoda at #2848 in the United States.

What do Richard and Rhoda mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Rhoda means "rose island (geographic reference to Rhodes)" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Rhoda boy or girl names?

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