Elliott vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

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Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Elliott Rank #163

Richard Rank #232

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Elliott or Richard more popular?

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Elliott and Richard mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Elliott and Richard boy or girl names?

Elliott is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.