Elisha vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisha

Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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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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Elisha Rank #851

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #851 for Elisha.

Is Elisha or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Elisha at #851 in the United States.

What do Elisha and Richard mean?

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

Are Elisha and Richard boy or girl names?

Elisha is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.