Elton vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elton

Boy #2,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Elton Rank #2,085

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2085 for Elton.

Is Elton or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Elton at #2085 in the United States.

What do Elton and Richard mean?

Elton means "old settlement" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Elton and Richard boy or girl names?

Elton is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.