Richard vs Arabella

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 #206 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"yielding to prayer, easily entreated"

Origin: Latin

English Scottish Italian American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Arabella Rank #206

Arabella is more popular, ranked #206 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Arabella more popular?

Arabella is more popular, ranked #206 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Arabella mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Arabella means "yielding to prayer, easily entreated" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Arabella boy or girl names?

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