Robin vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robin

Girl #798 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame, shining fame"

Origin: Germanic

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24 High Risk

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Richard' can be twisted to 'bitch'"}

Robin Rank #798

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #798 for Robin.

Is Robin or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Robin at #798 in the United States.

What do Robin and Richard mean?

Robin means "bright fame, shining fame" (Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Robin and Richard boy or girl names?

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