Richard vs Rose

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 #115 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"type of red or pink flowering plant"

Origin: Germanic

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Richard Rank #232

Rose Rank #115

Rose is more popular, ranked #115 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Rose more popular?

Rose is more popular, ranked #115 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Rose mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Rose means "type of red or pink flowering plant" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Rose boy or girl names?

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