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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Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English American Scottish Irish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Ellen Rank #1,032

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1032 for Ellen.

Is Richard or Ellen more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ellen at #1032 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ellen mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Richard and Ellen boy or girl names?

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