Richard vs Zoe

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 #29 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"life"

Origin: Greek zoe

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Zoe Rank #29

Zoe is more popular, ranked #29 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Zoe more popular?

Zoe is more popular, ranked #29 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Zoe mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Zoe means "life" (Greek zoe origin).

Are Richard and Zoe boy or girl names?

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