Ella vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

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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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Ella Rank #30

Richard Rank #232

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Ella or Richard more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Ella and Richard mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Ella and Richard boy or girl names?

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