Ellen vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellen

Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English American Scottish Irish

✓ 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 #1,032

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1032 for Ellen.

Is Ellen or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ellen at #1032 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Richard mean?

Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Ellen and Richard boy or girl names?

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