Richard vs Starr

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 #2,536 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"star, celestial body"

Origin: Old English steorra

American English

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Starr Rank #2,536

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2536 for Starr.

Is Richard or Starr more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Starr at #2536 in the United States.

What do Richard and Starr mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Starr means "star, celestial body" (Old English steorra origin).

Are Richard and Starr boy or girl names?

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