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Richard vs Susannah

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
Susannah Rank #2,715

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2715 for Susannah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Susannah more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Susannah at #2715 in the United States.

What do Richard and Susannah mean?

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

Are Richard and Susannah boy or girl names?

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

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