Richard vs Elliott

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 #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Elliott Rank #163

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Elliott more popular?

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Elliott mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin).

Are Richard and Elliott boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Elliott is primarily a boy name.