Richard vs Novella

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 #3,527 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"new, fresh, little new thing"

Origin: Latin

Italian American English

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Novella Rank #3,527

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3527 for Novella.

Is Richard or Novella more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Novella at #3527 in the United States.

What do Richard and Novella mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Novella means "new, fresh, little new thing" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Novella boy or girl names?

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