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Richard vs Savannah

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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Savannah

Girl #107 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"treeless plain, open grassland"

Origin: Spanish via Taino

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#107
Total SSA Count
2,490
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232
Savannah Rank #107

Savannah is more popular, ranked #107 vs #232 for Richard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Savannah more popular?

Savannah is more popular, ranked #107 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Savannah mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Savannah means "treeless plain, open grassland" (Spanish via Taino origin).

Are Richard and Savannah boy or girl names?

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

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