Laura vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laura

Girl #358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"laurel tree"

Origin: Latin (laurus)

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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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Laura Rank #358

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #358 for Laura.

Is Laura or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Laura at #358 in the United States.

What do Laura and Richard mean?

Laura means "laurel tree" (Latin (laurus) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Laura and Richard boy or girl names?

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