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Richard vs Tillie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Tillie

Girl #1,235 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mighty in battle, strength in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,235
Total SSA Count
189
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232
Tillie Rank #1,235

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1235 for Tillie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Tillie more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Tillie at #1235 in the United States.

What do Richard and Tillie mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Tillie means "mighty in battle, strength in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Tillie boy or girl names?

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

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