Ellie vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellie

Girl #21 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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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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Ellie Rank #21

Richard Rank #232

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Ellie or Richard more popular?

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Ellie and Richard mean?

Ellie means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Ellie and Richard boy or girl names?

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