Vivien vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vivien

Girl #1,714 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"alive, living, lively"

Origin: Latin

French English Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Vivien Rank #1,714

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1714 for Vivien.

Is Vivien or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Vivien at #1714 in the United States.

What do Vivien and Richard mean?

Vivien means "alive, living, lively" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Vivien and Richard boy or girl names?

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