Zadie vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zadie

Girl #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish American

✓ 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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Zadie Rank #1,750

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1750 for Zadie.

Is Zadie or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Zadie at #1750 in the United States.

What do Zadie and Richard mean?

Zadie means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Zadie and Richard boy or girl names?

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