Richard vs Delbert

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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Boy #6,463 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright valley"

Origin: Old English

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Delbert Rank #6,463

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #6463 for Delbert.

Is Richard or Delbert more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Delbert at #6463 in the United States.

What do Richard and Delbert mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Delbert means "bright valley" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Delbert boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Delbert is primarily a boy name.