Mabel vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mabel

Girl #222 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lovable, dear"

Origin: Latin

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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Mabel Rank #222

Richard Rank #232

Mabel is more popular, ranked #222 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Mabel or Richard more popular?

Mabel is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Mabel and Richard mean?

Mabel means "lovable, dear" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Mabel and Richard boy or girl names?

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