Richard vs Leighton

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 #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb garden settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Leighton Rank #1,040

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1040 for Leighton.

Is Richard or Leighton more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Leighton at #1040 in the United States.

What do Richard and Leighton mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Leighton boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Leighton is primarily a boy name.