Thea vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thea

Girl #348 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"goddess, divine"

Origin: Greek

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✓ 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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Thea Rank #348

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #348 for Thea.

Is Thea or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Thea at #348 in the United States.

What do Thea and Richard mean?

Thea means "goddess, divine" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Thea and Richard boy or girl names?

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