Richard vs Maybel

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 #5,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lovable, dear"

Origin: Latin

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Maybel Rank #5,553

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5553 for Maybel.

Is Richard or Maybel more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Maybel at #5553 in the United States.

What do Richard and Maybel mean?

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

Are Richard and Maybel boy or girl names?

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