Richard vs Maybelle

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 #4,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beautiful May, lovable beauty"

Origin: English/French

American English Southern American

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Richard Rank #232

Maybelle Rank #4,383

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4383 for Maybelle.

Is Richard or Maybelle more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Maybelle at #4383 in the United States.

What do Richard and Maybelle mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Maybelle means "beautiful May, lovable beauty" (English/French origin).

Are Richard and Maybelle boy or girl names?

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