Leah vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leah

Girl #53 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"weary, delicate, languid"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Leah Rank #53

Richard Rank #232

Leah is more popular, ranked #53 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Leah or Richard more popular?

Leah is more popular, ranked #53 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Leah and Richard mean?

Leah means "weary, delicate, languid" (Hebrew origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Leah and Richard boy or girl names?

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