Richard vs Elvira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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Girl #2,277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign, true"

Origin: Visigothic Germanic

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Richard Rank #232

Elvira Rank #2,277

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2277 for Elvira.

Is Richard or Elvira more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Elvira at #2277 in the United States.

What do Richard and Elvira mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Elvira means "foreign, true" (Visigothic Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Elvira boy or girl names?

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