Richard vs Ellie

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 #21 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

{:type=>:rhyme, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Ellie' rhymes with 'smelly'"}

Richard Rank #232

Ellie Rank #21

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Ellie more popular?

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ellie mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ellie means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Ellie boy or girl names?

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