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Richard vs Sabina

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
Sabina Rank #2,513

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2513 for Sabina.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Sabina more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Sabina at #2513 in the United States.

What do Richard and Sabina mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Sabina means "of the Sabine people" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Sabina boy or girl names?

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

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