Leopold vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leopold

Boy #2,094 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave people, bold folk"

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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Leopold Rank #2,094

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2094 for Leopold.

Is Leopold or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Leopold at #2094 in the United States.

What do Leopold and Richard mean?

Leopold means "brave people, bold folk" (Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Leopold and Richard boy or girl names?

Leopold is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.