Richard vs Thea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Girl #348 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"goddess, divine"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Thea Rank #348

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #348 for Thea.

Is Richard or Thea more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Thea at #348 in the United States.

What do Richard and Thea mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Thea means "goddess, divine" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Thea boy or girl names?

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