Leonard vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonard

Boy #674 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave lion, lion-strong"

Origin: Germanic

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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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Leonard Rank #674

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #674 for Leonard.

Is Leonard or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Leonard at #674 in the United States.

What do Leonard and Richard mean?

Leonard means "brave lion, lion-strong" (Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Leonard and Richard boy or girl names?

Leonard is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.