Amelia vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rick, Rich, Richie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Richard Rank #232

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #232 for Richard.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Richard ___

  • Richard James
  • Richard William
  • Richard Thomas
  • Richard Henry
  • Richard Andrew
  • Richard George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Richard

William Charles Edward Margaret Catherine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Richard more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Richard mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Amelia and Richard boy or girl names?

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

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