Richard vs Leila

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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Girl #267 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"night, dark beauty"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Persian Turkish Hebrew South Asian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Leila Rank #267

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #267 for Leila.

Is Richard or Leila more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Leila at #267 in the United States.

What do Richard and Leila mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Leila means "night, dark beauty" (Arabic origin).

Are Richard and Leila boy or girl names?

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