Richard vs Therese

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 #2,221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the island of Thera"

Origin: Greek

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Richard Rank #232

Therese Rank #2,221

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2221 for Therese.

Is Richard or Therese more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Therese at #2221 in the United States.

What do Richard and Therese mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Therese means "from the island of Thera" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Therese boy or girl names?

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