Richard vs Ruby

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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Boy #5,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep red, the color red"

Origin: Latin rubinus

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Ruby Rank #5,424

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5424 for Ruby.

Is Richard or Ruby more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ruby at #5424 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ruby mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ruby means "deep red, the color red" (Latin rubinus origin).

Are Richard and Ruby boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Ruby is primarily a boy name.