Richard vs Zelda

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 #745 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gray battle maiden"

Origin: Germanic

Germanic Jewish/Yiddish American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Zelda Rank #745

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #745 for Zelda.

Is Richard or Zelda more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Zelda at #745 in the United States.

What do Richard and Zelda mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Zelda means "gray battle maiden" (Germanic origin).

Are Richard and Zelda boy or girl names?

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