Richard vs Lela

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 #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic layl

Arabic Persian Turkish African American English

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Lela Rank #2,191

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2191 for Lela.

Is Richard or Lela more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Lela at #2191 in the United States.

What do Richard and Lela mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Lela means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic layl origin).

Are Richard and Lela boy or girl names?

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