Starr vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Starr

Girl #2,536 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"star, celestial body"

Origin: Old English steorra

American English

✓ 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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Starr Rank #2,536

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2536 for Starr.

Is Starr or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Starr at #2536 in the United States.

What do Starr and Richard mean?

Starr means "star, celestial body" (Old English steorra origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Starr and Richard boy or girl names?

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