Richard vs Wanda

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 #5,089 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wanderer"

Origin: Proto-Slavic

Polish Slavic English American

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Richard Rank #232

Wanda Rank #5,089

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5089 for Wanda.

Is Richard or Wanda more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Wanda at #5089 in the United States.

What do Richard and Wanda mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Wanda means "wanderer" (Proto-Slavic origin).

Are Richard and Wanda boy or girl names?

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