Sarah vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sarah

Girl #95 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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Sarah Rank #95

Richard Rank #232

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Sarah or Richard more popular?

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Sarah and Richard mean?

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

Are Sarah and Richard boy or girl names?

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