Verna vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Verna

Girl #4,922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spring, born in spring"

Origin: Latin 'vernus' (of spring)

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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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Verna Rank #4,922

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4922 for Verna.

Is Verna or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Verna at #4922 in the United States.

What do Verna and Richard mean?

Verna means "spring, born in spring" (Latin 'vernus' (of spring) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Verna and Richard boy or girl names?

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