Richard vs Estella

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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Girl #501 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"star"

Origin: Latin

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Richard Rank #232

Estella Rank #501

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #501 for Estella.

Is Richard or Estella more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Estella at #501 in the United States.

What do Richard and Estella mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Estella means "star" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Estella boy or girl names?

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