Elam vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elam

Boy #2,246 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal, hidden"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Biblical American Christian

✓ 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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Elam Rank #2,246

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2246 for Elam.

Is Elam or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Elam at #2246 in the United States.

What do Elam and Richard mean?

Elam means "eternal, hidden" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Elam and Richard boy or girl names?

Elam is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.