Richard vs Arlis

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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Boy #5,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Arles (city in France)"

Origin: French/Latin

American English

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Arlis Rank #5,203

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5203 for Arlis.

Is Richard or Arlis more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Arlis at #5203 in the United States.

What do Richard and Arlis mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Arlis means "from Arles (city in France)" (French/Latin origin).

Are Richard and Arlis boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Arlis is primarily a boy name.