Richard vs Laurence

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 #2,194 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum; laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Richard Rank #232

Laurence Rank #2,194

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2194 for Laurence.

Is Richard or Laurence more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Laurence at #2194 in the United States.

What do Richard and Laurence mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Laurence means "from Laurentum; laurel-crowned" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Laurence boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Laurence is primarily a boy name.