Elisabeth vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisabeth

Girl #906 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Elisabeth Rank #906

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #906 for Elisabeth.

Is Elisabeth or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Elisabeth at #906 in the United States.

What do Elisabeth and Richard mean?

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

Are Elisabeth and Richard boy or girl names?

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