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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Girl #579 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Germanic

English American Italian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Della Rank #579

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #579 for Della.

Is Richard or Della more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Della at #579 in the United States.

What do Richard and Della mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Della means "noble, of noble birth" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Della boy or girl names?

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