Richard vs Zadie

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 #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Zadie Rank #1,750

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1750 for Zadie.

Is Richard or Zadie more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Zadie at #1750 in the United States.

What do Richard and Zadie mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Zadie means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Zadie boy or girl names?

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