Tabitha vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tabitha

Girl #1,517 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gazelle"

Origin: Aramaic

Christian English American Jewish

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Tabitha Rank #1,517

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1517 for Tabitha.

Is Tabitha or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Tabitha at #1517 in the United States.

What do Tabitha and Richard mean?

Tabitha means "gazelle" (Aramaic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Tabitha and Richard boy or girl names?

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