Love vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Love

Girl #846 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"deep affection, devotion"

Origin: Old English

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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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Love Rank #846

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #846 for Love.

Is Love or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Love at #846 in the United States.

What do Love and Richard mean?

Love means "deep affection, devotion" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Love and Richard boy or girl names?

Love is primarily a girl name. Richard is primarily a boy name.