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Richard vs Sigrid

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
Sigrid Rank #3,817

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3817 for Sigrid.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Sigrid more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Sigrid at #3817 in the United States.

What do Richard and Sigrid mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Sigrid means "victory wisdom" (Old Norse origin).

Are Richard and Sigrid boy or girl names?

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

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