Sara vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sara

Girl #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Sara Rank #187

Richard Rank #232

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Sara or Richard more popular?

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Sara and Richard mean?

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

Are Sara and Richard boy or girl names?

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