Richard vs Winona

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Girl #738 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"firstborn daughter"

Origin: Dakota Sioux

Native American American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Winona Rank #738

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #738 for Winona.

Is Richard or Winona more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Winona at #738 in the United States.

What do Richard and Winona mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Winona means "firstborn daughter" (Dakota Sioux origin).

Are Richard and Winona boy or girl names?

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