Richard vs Cordelia

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 #1,065 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"jewel of the sea"

Origin: Celtic

English Irish Welsh American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Cordelia Rank #1,065

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1065 for Cordelia.

Is Richard or Cordelia more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Cordelia at #1065 in the United States.

What do Richard and Cordelia mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Cordelia means "jewel of the sea" (Celtic origin).

Are Richard and Cordelia boy or girl names?

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