Richard vs Stephanie

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 #533 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"crown, garland"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Stephanie Rank #533

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #533 for Stephanie.

Is Richard or Stephanie more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Stephanie at #533 in the United States.

What do Richard and Stephanie mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Stephanie means "crown, garland" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Stephanie boy or girl names?

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