Richard vs Larry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

American British Irish Australian

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Richard Rank #232

Larry Rank #1,070

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1070 for Larry.

Is Richard or Larry more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Larry at #1070 in the United States.

What do Richard and Larry mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Larry boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Larry is primarily a boy name.