Ruth vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ruth

Girl #172 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"vision of beauty"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Ruth Rank #172

Richard Rank #232

Ruth is more popular, ranked #172 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Ruth or Richard more popular?

Ruth is more popular, ranked #172 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Ruth and Richard mean?

Ruth means "vision of beauty" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Ruth and Richard boy or girl names?

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