Richard vs Sallie

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 #6,118 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"princess"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Sallie Rank #6,118

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #6118 for Sallie.

Is Richard or Sallie more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Sallie at #6118 in the United States.

What do Richard and Sallie mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Sallie means "princess" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Sallie boy or girl names?

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