Richard vs Nell

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 #1,460 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via English

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Nell Rank #1,460

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1460 for Nell.

Is Richard or Nell more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Nell at #1460 in the United States.

What do Richard and Nell mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Nell means "bright, shining one" (Greek via English origin).

Are Richard and Nell boy or girl names?

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