Eileen vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eileen

Girl #592 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Irish (Eibhlín)

Irish Scottish English American

15 High Risk

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Eileen Rank #592

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #592 for Eileen.

Is Eileen or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Eileen at #592 in the United States.

What do Eileen and Richard mean?

Eileen means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Irish (Eibhlín) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Eileen and Richard boy or girl names?

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