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Richard vs Roxie

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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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232
Roxie Rank #3,267

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3267 for Roxie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Roxie more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Roxie at #3267 in the United States.

What do Richard and Roxie mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Roxie means "dawn, bright star" (Persian origin).

Are Richard and Roxie boy or girl names?

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

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