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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Girl #155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Elsie Rank #155

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Elsie more popular?

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Elsie mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin).

Are Richard and Elsie boy or girl names?

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