Vera vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vera

Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

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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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Vera Rank #226

Richard Rank #232

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Vera or Richard more popular?

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Vera and Richard mean?

Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Vera and Richard boy or girl names?

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