Richard vs Evangeline

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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Girl #174 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"good angel"

Origin: Greek

French American English Cajun

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Evangeline Rank #174

Evangeline is more popular, ranked #174 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Evangeline more popular?

Evangeline is more popular, ranked #174 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Evangeline mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Evangeline means "good angel" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Evangeline boy or girl names?

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