Richard vs Lawrence

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 #510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Laurentum, laurel-crowned"

Origin: Latin

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Richard Rank #232

Lawrence Rank #510

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #510 for Lawrence.

Is Richard or Lawrence more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Lawrence at #510 in the United States.

What do Richard and Lawrence mean?

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

Are Richard and Lawrence boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Lawrence is primarily a boy name.