Richard vs Adaline

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Girl #194 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Adaline Rank #194

Adaline is more popular, ranked #194 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Adaline more popular?

Adaline is more popular, ranked #194 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Adaline mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Adaline means "noble kind" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Adaline boy or girl names?

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