Richard vs Theresa

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 #1,501 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to harvest, reaper"

Origin: Greek

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Richard Rank #232

Theresa Rank #1,501

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1501 for Theresa.

Is Richard or Theresa more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Theresa at #1501 in the United States.

What do Richard and Theresa mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Theresa means "to harvest, reaper" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Theresa boy or girl names?

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