Richard vs Ellen

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 #19,801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, moon"

Origin: Greek

English American Scandinavian

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Richard Rank #232

Ellen Rank #19,801

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #19801 for Ellen.

Is Richard or Ellen more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ellen at #19801 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ellen mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ellen means "sun, moon" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Ellen boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Ellen is primarily a boy name.