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Richard vs Susie

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
Susie Rank #2,323

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2323 for Susie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Susie more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Susie at #2323 in the United States.

What do Richard and Susie mean?

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

Are Richard and Susie boy or girl names?

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

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