Linden vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linden

Boy #1,551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"linden tree, lime tree"

Origin: Old English

English German American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Linden Rank #1,551

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1551 for Linden.

Is Linden or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Linden at #1551 in the United States.

What do Linden and Richard mean?

Linden means "linden tree, lime tree" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Linden and Richard boy or girl names?

Linden is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.