Richard vs Leo

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 #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Richard Rank #232

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Leo mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Richard and Leo boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.