Richard vs Winnifred

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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Winnifred

Girl #2,773 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"blessed peacemaking, holy reconciliation"

Origin: Welsh 'Gwenfrewi'

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,773
Total SSA Count: 61
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Winifred Freda Golden Greta

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Popularity Comparison

Richard Rank #232

Winnifred Rank #2,773

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2773 for Winnifred.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Richard or Winnifred more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Winnifred at #2773 in the United States.

What do Richard and Winnifred mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Winnifred means "blessed peacemaking, holy reconciliation" (Welsh 'Gwenfrewi' origin).

Are Richard and Winnifred boy or girl names?

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

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