Elwood vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elwood

Boy #2,135 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"woodland near the elder trees"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Elwood Rank #2,135

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2135 for Elwood.

Is Elwood or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Elwood at #2135 in the United States.

What do Elwood and Richard mean?

Elwood means "woodland near the elder trees" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Elwood and Richard boy or girl names?

Elwood is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.