Zelda vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zelda

Girl #745 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gray battle maiden"

Origin: Germanic

Germanic Jewish/Yiddish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Zelda Rank #745

Richard Rank #232

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

Is Zelda or Richard more popular?

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

What do Zelda and Richard mean?

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

Are Zelda and Richard boy or girl names?

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