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Richard vs Susanna

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
Susanna Rank #1,352

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1352 for Susanna.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Susanna more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Susanna at #1352 in the United States.

What do Richard and Susanna mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Susanna means "rose" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Susanna boy or girl names?

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

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