Elsie vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elsie

Girl #155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

Scottish English 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 #155

Richard Rank #232

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Elsie or Richard more popular?

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Elsie and Richard mean?

Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Elsie and Richard boy or girl names?

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