Tess vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tess

Girl #1,774 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to harvest, reaper"

Origin: Greek therizo

English Irish American European

✓ 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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Tess Rank #1,774

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1774 for Tess.

Is Tess or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Tess at #1774 in the United States.

What do Tess and Richard mean?

Tess means "to harvest, reaper" (Greek therizo origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Tess and Richard boy or girl names?

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