Luis vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luis

Boy #130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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✓ 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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Luis Rank #130

Richard Rank #232

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Luis or Richard more popular?

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Luis and Richard mean?

Luis means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Luis and Richard boy or girl names?

Luis is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.