Richard vs Susan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Girl #1,137 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lily"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Susan Rank #1,137

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1137 for Susan.

Is Richard or Susan more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Susan at #1137 in the United States.

What do Richard and Susan mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Susan means "lily" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Susan boy or girl names?

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