Richard vs Elsie

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 #26,507 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledged to God"

Origin: Hebrew (via Elizabeth)

English Scottish American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Elsie Rank #26,507

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #26507 for Elsie.

Is Richard or Elsie more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Elsie at #26507 in the United States.

What do Richard and Elsie mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Elsie means "pledged to God" (Hebrew (via Elizabeth) origin).

Are Richard and Elsie boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Elsie is primarily a boy name.