Richard vs Elma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Girl #4,584 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"apple"

Origin: Turkish/Bosnian

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Richard Rank #232

Elma Rank #4,584

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4584 for Elma.

Is Richard or Elma more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Elma at #4584 in the United States.

What do Richard and Elma mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Elma means "apple" (Turkish/Bosnian origin).

Are Richard and Elma boy or girl names?

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