Therese vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Therese

Girl #2,221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the island of Thera"

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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Therese Rank #2,221

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2221 for Therese.

Is Therese or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Therese at #2221 in the United States.

What do Therese and Richard mean?

Therese means "from the island of Thera" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Therese and Richard boy or girl names?

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