Richard vs Abdullah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #782 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"slave of Allah"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Abdullah Rank #782

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #782 for Abdullah.

Is Richard or Abdullah more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Abdullah at #782 in the United States.

What do Richard and Abdullah mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Abdullah means "slave of Allah" (Arabic origin).

Are Richard and Abdullah boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Abdullah is primarily a boy name.