Lukas vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lukas

Boy #268 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Greek and Latin

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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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Lukas Rank #268

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #268 for Lukas.

Is Lukas or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Lukas at #268 in the United States.

What do Lukas and Richard mean?

Lukas means "light, illumination" (Greek and Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Lukas and Richard boy or girl names?

Lukas is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.