Richard vs Ella

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 #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Ella Rank #30

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Ella more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ella mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin).

Are Richard and Ella boy or girl names?

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