Stephanie vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephanie

Girl #533 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"crown, garland"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Stephanie Rank #533

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #533 for Stephanie.

Is Stephanie or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Stephanie at #533 in the United States.

What do Stephanie and Richard mean?

Stephanie means "crown, garland" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Stephanie and Richard boy or girl names?

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