Shelton vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shelton

Boy #5,094 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the ledge farm, shelf settlement"

Origin: Old English

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Shelton Rank #5,094

Richard Rank #232

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

Is Shelton or Richard more popular?

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

What do Shelton and Richard mean?

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

Are Shelton and Richard boy or girl names?

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