Richard vs Elwood

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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Boy #2,135 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"woodland near the elder trees"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Richard Rank #232

Elwood Rank #2,135

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2135 for Elwood.

Is Richard or Elwood more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Elwood at #2135 in the United States.

What do Richard and Elwood mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Elwood means "woodland near the elder trees" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Elwood boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Elwood is primarily a boy name.