Richard vs Lara

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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Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bay laurel (victory)"

Origin: Latin

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✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Lara Rank #740

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #740 for Lara.

Is Richard or Lara more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Lara at #740 in the United States.

What do Richard and Lara mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Lara boy or girl names?

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