Ellen vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellen

Boy #19,801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, moon"

Origin: Greek

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✓ 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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Ellen Rank #19,801

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #19801 for Ellen.

Is Ellen or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ellen at #19801 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Richard mean?

Ellen means "sun, moon" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Ellen and Richard boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.