Richard vs Robbie

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 #3,447 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish American

24 High Risk

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Richard Rank #232

Robbie Rank #3,447

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3447 for Robbie.

Is Richard or Robbie more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Robbie at #3447 in the United States.

What do Richard and Robbie mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Robbie means "bright fame" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Robbie boy or girl names?

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