Richard vs Elton

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 #2,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Elton Rank #2,085

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2085 for Elton.

Is Richard or Elton more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Elton at #2085 in the United States.

What do Richard and Elton mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Elton means "old settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Elton boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Elton is primarily a boy name.