Richard vs Della

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 #14,461 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Old High German

American English

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Richard Rank #232

Della Rank #14,461

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #14461 for Della.

Is Richard or Della more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Della at #14461 in the United States.

What do Richard and Della mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Della means "noble, of noble kind" (Old High German origin).

Are Richard and Della boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Della is primarily a boy name.