Richard vs Isabelle

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 #171 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"devoted to God"

Origin: Hebrew

French English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Isabelle Rank #171

Isabelle is more popular, ranked #171 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Isabelle more popular?

Isabelle is more popular, ranked #171 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Isabelle mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Isabelle means "devoted to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Isabelle boy or girl names?

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