Richard vs Shelton

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 #5,094 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the ledge farm, shelf settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Shelton Rank #5,094

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5094 for Shelton.

Is Richard or Shelton more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Shelton at #5094 in the United States.

What do Richard and Shelton mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Shelton means "from the ledge farm, shelf settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Shelton boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Shelton is primarily a boy name.