Richard vs Estelle

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 #636 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"star"

Origin: French

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Richard Rank #232

Estelle Rank #636

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #636 for Estelle.

Is Richard or Estelle more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Estelle at #636 in the United States.

What do Richard and Estelle mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Estelle means "star" (French origin).

Are Richard and Estelle boy or girl names?

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