Lena vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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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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Lena Rank #263

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #263 for Lena.

Is Lena or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Lena at #263 in the United States.

What do Lena and Richard mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Lena and Richard boy or girl names?

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