Richard vs Lemuel

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 #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Lemuel Rank #2,131

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2131 for Lemuel.

Is Richard or Lemuel more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Lemuel at #2131 in the United States.

What do Richard and Lemuel mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Richard and Lemuel boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Lemuel is primarily a boy name.