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Richard vs Tirzah

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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Tirzah

Girl #3,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"she is my delight, pleasant"

Origin: Hebrew (ratzah)

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,945
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232
Tirzah Rank #3,945

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3945 for Tirzah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Tirzah more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Tirzah at #3945 in the United States.

What do Richard and Tirzah mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Tirzah means "she is my delight, pleasant" (Hebrew (ratzah) origin).

Are Richard and Tirzah boy or girl names?

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

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