Virginia vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Virginia

Girl #510 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"pure, maiden"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Virginia Rank #510

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #510 for Virginia.

Is Virginia or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Virginia at #510 in the United States.

What do Virginia and Richard mean?

Virginia means "pure, maiden" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Virginia and Richard boy or girl names?

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