Lynn vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lynn

Boy #5,977 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lake, pool, waterfall"

Origin: Welsh

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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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Lynn Rank #5,977

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #5977 for Lynn.

Is Lynn or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Lynn at #5977 in the United States.

What do Lynn and Richard mean?

Lynn means "lake, pool, waterfall" (Welsh origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Lynn and Richard boy or girl names?

Lynn is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.