Zella vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zella

Girl #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shade, shadow"

Origin: Hebrew

American German Hebrew

✓ 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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Zella Rank #1,848

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1848 for Zella.

Is Zella or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Zella at #1848 in the United States.

What do Zella and Richard mean?

Zella means "shade, shadow" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Zella and Richard boy or girl names?

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