Richard vs Annabelle

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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Girl #349 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"graceful beauty"

Origin: French compound (Anna + Belle)

English French Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Annabelle Rank #349

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #349 for Annabelle.

Is Richard or Annabelle more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Annabelle at #349 in the United States.

What do Richard and Annabelle mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Annabelle means "graceful beauty" (French compound (Anna + Belle) origin).

Are Richard and Annabelle boy or girl names?

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