Richard vs Landon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #106 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the long ridge"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Landon Rank #106

Landon is more popular, ranked #106 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Landon more popular?

Landon is more popular, ranked #106 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Landon mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Landon means "from the long ridge" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Landon boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Landon is primarily a boy name.