Richard vs Vera

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 #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Vera Rank #226

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Vera more popular?

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Vera mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are Richard and Vera boy or girl names?

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