Abdullah vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abdullah

Boy #782 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"slave of Allah"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

✓ 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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Abdullah Rank #782

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #782 for Abdullah.

Is Abdullah or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Abdullah at #782 in the United States.

What do Abdullah and Richard mean?

Abdullah means "slave of Allah" (Arabic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Abdullah and Richard boy or girl names?

Abdullah is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.