Richard vs Odell

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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Boy #4,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"place of the blue dye plant"

Origin: Old English

English American African-American

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Richard Rank #232

Odell Rank #4,694

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #4694 for Odell.

Is Richard or Odell more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Odell at #4694 in the United States.

What do Richard and Odell mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Odell means "place of the blue dye plant" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Odell boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Odell is primarily a boy name.