Odell vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Odell

Boy #4,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"place of the blue dye plant"

Origin: Old English

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✓ 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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Odell Rank #4,694

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4694 for Odell.

Is Odell or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Odell at #4694 in the United States.

What do Odell and Richard mean?

Odell means "place of the blue dye plant" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Odell and Richard boy or girl names?

Odell is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.