Richard vs Mabel

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 #222 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lovable, dear"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Richard Rank #232

Mabel Rank #222

Mabel is more popular, ranked #222 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Mabel more popular?

Mabel is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Mabel mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Mabel means "lovable, dear" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Mabel boy or girl names?

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