Richard vs Ellis

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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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Richard Rank #232

Ellis Rank #273

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Richard or Ellis more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ellis mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Richard and Ellis boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.