Richard vs Theodora

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 #812 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

Greek English Byzantine Eastern European

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Theodora Rank #812

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #812 for Theodora.

Is Richard or Theodora more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Theodora at #812 in the United States.

What do Richard and Theodora mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Theodora means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Theodora boy or girl names?

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