Richard vs Tabitha

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 #1,517 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gazelle"

Origin: Aramaic

Christian English American Jewish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Tabitha Rank #1,517

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1517 for Tabitha.

Is Richard or Tabitha more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Tabitha at #1517 in the United States.

What do Richard and Tabitha mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Tabitha means "gazelle" (Aramaic origin).

Are Richard and Tabitha boy or girl names?

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