Sally vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sally

Girl #1,099 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"princess, noble lady"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian

12 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

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Sally Rank #1,099

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1099 for Sally.

Is Sally or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Sally at #1099 in the United States.

What do Sally and Richard mean?

Sally means "princess, noble lady" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Sally and Richard boy or girl names?

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