Arla vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arla

Girl #5,228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German English Nordic

✓ 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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Arla Rank #5,228

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5228 for Arla.

Is Arla or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Arla at #5228 in the United States.

What do Arla and Richard mean?

Arla means "eagle" (Old Norse origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Arla and Richard boy or girl names?

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