Richard vs Viola

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 #1,189 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"violet flower"

Origin: Latin

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Richard Rank #232

Viola Rank #1,189

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1189 for Viola.

Is Richard or Viola more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Viola at #1189 in the United States.

What do Richard and Viola mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Viola means "violet flower" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Viola boy or girl names?

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