Richard vs Elam

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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Boy #2,246 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal, hidden"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Biblical American Christian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Elam Rank #2,246

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2246 for Elam.

Is Richard or Elam more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Elam at #2246 in the United States.

What do Richard and Elam mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Elam means "eternal, hidden" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Elam boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Elam is primarily a boy name.