Richard vs Bella

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 #109 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beautiful"

Origin: Italian

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Bella Rank #109

Bella is more popular, ranked #109 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Bella more popular?

Bella is more popular, ranked #109 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Bella mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Bella means "beautiful" (Italian origin).

Are Richard and Bella boy or girl names?

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