Richard vs Sara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Girl #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Sara Rank #187

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Sara more popular?

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Sara mean?

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

Are Richard and Sara boy or girl names?

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