Richard vs Arla

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 #5,228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle"

Origin: Old Norse

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Richard Rank #232

Arla Rank #5,228

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5228 for Arla.

Is Richard or Arla more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Arla at #5228 in the United States.

What do Richard and Arla mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Arla means "eagle" (Old Norse origin).

Are Richard and Arla boy or girl names?

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