Lara vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lara

Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bay laurel (victory)"

Origin: Latin

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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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Lara Rank #740

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #740 for Lara.

Is Lara or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Lara at #740 in the United States.

What do Lara and Richard mean?

Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Lara and Richard boy or girl names?

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