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Levon vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Levon

Boy #1,782 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Armenian, from Greek leon

Cultural Roots

Armenian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,782
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Levon Rank #1,782
Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1782 for Levon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Levon or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Levon at #1782 in the United States.

What do Levon and Richard mean?

Levon means "lion" (Armenian, from Greek leon origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Levon and Richard boy or girl names?

Levon is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.

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