Richard vs Delia

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 #1,524 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, visible"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Delia Rank #1,524

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1524 for Delia.

Is Richard or Delia more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Delia at #1524 in the United States.

What do Richard and Delia mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Delia means "bright, visible" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Delia boy or girl names?

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