Richard vs Amelia

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 #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Amelia Rank #3

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Amelia more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Amelia mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Amelia boy or girl names?

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