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Savannah vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Savannah

Girl #107 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"treeless plain, open grassland"

Origin: Spanish via Taino

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#107
Total SSA Count
2,490
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Savannah Rank #107
Richard Rank #232

Savannah is more popular, ranked #107 vs #232 for Richard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Savannah or Richard more popular?

Savannah is more popular, ranked #107 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Savannah and Richard mean?

Savannah means "treeless plain, open grassland" (Spanish via Taino origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Savannah and Richard boy or girl names?

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

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