Bella vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bella

Girl #109 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beautiful"

Origin: Italian

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Bella Rank #109

Richard Rank #232

Bella is more popular, ranked #109 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Bella or Richard more popular?

Bella is more popular, ranked #109 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Bella and Richard mean?

Bella means "beautiful" (Italian origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Bella and Richard boy or girl names?

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