Richard vs Ruth

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 #172 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"vision of beauty"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Ruth Rank #172

Ruth is more popular, ranked #172 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Ruth more popular?

Ruth is more popular, ranked #172 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ruth mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ruth means "vision of beauty" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Ruth boy or girl names?

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