Richard vs Leland

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 #548 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow land"

Origin: Old English

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Leland Rank #548

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #548 for Leland.

Is Richard or Leland more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Leland at #548 in the United States.

What do Richard and Leland mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Leland means "meadow land" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Leland boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Leland is primarily a boy name.