Elsie vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elsie

Boy #26,507 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledged to God"

Origin: Hebrew (via Elizabeth)

English Scottish American

✓ 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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Elsie Rank #26,507

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #26507 for Elsie.

Is Elsie or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Elsie at #26507 in the United States.

What do Elsie and Richard mean?

Elsie means "pledged to God" (Hebrew (via Elizabeth) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Elsie and Richard boy or girl names?

Elsie is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.