Richard vs Veronica

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 #392 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"true image (vera icon)"

Origin: Latin

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Richard Rank #232

Veronica Rank #392

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #392 for Veronica.

Is Richard or Veronica more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Veronica at #392 in the United States.

What do Richard and Veronica mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Veronica means "true image (vera icon)" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Veronica boy or girl names?

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