Elihu vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elihu

Boy #5,577 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"He is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Elihu Rank #5,577

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5577 for Elihu.

Is Elihu or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Elihu at #5577 in the United States.

What do Elihu and Richard mean?

Elihu means "He is my God" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Elihu and Richard boy or girl names?

Elihu is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.