Louis vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

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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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Louis Rank #236

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #236 for Louis.

Is Louis or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Louis at #236 in the United States.

What do Louis and Richard mean?

Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Louis and Richard boy or girl names?

Louis is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.