Richard vs Elsa

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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Girl #939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledged to God"

Origin: Germanic/Hebrew

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Elsa Rank #939

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #939 for Elsa.

Is Richard or Elsa more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Elsa at #939 in the United States.

What do Richard and Elsa mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Elsa means "pledged to God" (Germanic/Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Elsa boy or girl names?

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