Richard vs Samantha

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 #127 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"told by God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Samantha Rank #127

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Samantha more popular?

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Samantha mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Samantha means "told by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Samantha boy or girl names?

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